English dictionary
cannonade
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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intense and continuous artillery fire
Synonyms drumfireSource: WordNet 3.0
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The act of discharging cannon and throwing ball, shell, etc., for the purpose of destroying an army, or battering a town, ship, or fort; -- usually, an attack of some continuance.
Source: webster1913
verb
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attack with cannons or artillery
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To attack with heavy artillery; to batter with cannon shot.
Source: webster1913
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To discharge cannon; as, the army <i>cannonaded</i> all day.
Source: webster1913