What does "carronade" mean?

A very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range.

What is a synonym for "carronade"?

Common synonyms include: gun, six shooter.

Pronounced //ˈkɛɹ.ənˌeɪd//.

//ˈkɛɹ.ənˌeɪd// noun

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Noun

1
A very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range. historical
"[They] viewed the vessel, which proved to be a very fine fast-sailing craft, well found, with six brass carronades on each side."
2
An exchange of artillery fire; a cannonade; a fusillade.
"The fight is not all one-sided. Lion is taking a savage beating as the two flagships trade body blows almost independent of the furious carronade going on behind them."

"[They] viewed the vessel, which proved to be a very fine fast-sailing craft, well found, with six brass carronades on each side."

First made at Carron in Scotland.

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