Carronade
noun
an obsolete naval gun of short barrel and large bore
Historical Examples
The carronade had a powder chamber like many of the earliest guns known, and was similar to a mortar.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 Various
Also, the violent recoil by which a carronade is often thrown off the slide of its carriage.
The Sailor’s Word-Book William Henry Smyth
Each carried a carronade, with which they opened fire on the privateer.
Dewey and Other Naval Commanders Edward S. Ellis
We had a carronade in the bow, which we instantly turned on them and discharged.
The Lonely Island R.M. Ballantyne
Everybody was silent, letting the carronade continue its horrible din.
Sea Stories Various
In the days of wooden ships the “carronade” became a most useful weapon.
The British Navy Book Cyril Field
He slews all out of gear, like a carronade with rotten lashings.
Mary Anerley R. D. Blackmore
The carronade was fired with a tremendous report but no visible effect.
Hard Cash Charles Reade
For artillery he had some 6-pounders and a 32-pounder carronade.
The Boys of 1812 and Other Naval Heroes James Russell Soley
Say yes, and all’s right; say no, and I’m off like a round shot from a carronade.
Varney the Vampire Thomas Preskett Prest
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