Word
Cannonade
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
can-non-ade
Definition
- n. - 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.
- n. - Fig.; A loud noise like a cannonade; a booming.
- imp. & p. p. - of Cannonade
- v. t. - To attack with heavy artillery; to batter with cannon
shot.
- v. i. - To discharge cannon; as, the army cannonaded all day.
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