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cannonade::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | drumfire |
| Type of | artillery fire, cannon fire |
Examples of cannonade
cannonade
Matched by a cannonade of glittering confetti, they provide an explosive finale.
From the independent.co.uk
The walls of Vienna were damaged but not, alas, fatally breached by our cannonade.
From the theatlantic.com
A cannonade lasting several hours was exchanged with very little effect.
From the en.wikipedia.org
After a heavy morning cannonade, Hoche launched new piecemeal attacks on the Prussians.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Enjoyment will depend on how you get on with the voice and its hooting cannonade of mannerisms.
From the independent.co.uk
Despite the cannonade procession of storms the past month, the temperatures have been extremely mild.
From the sfgate.com
They tried to time their movements and foraging with the rhythm of the cannonade, sometimes unsuccessfully.
From the en.wikipedia.org
By the next day, the British cannonade had made a practicable breach in the fortifications of Manila.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Ironically perhaps, it is that remote cannonade that may be the key to the success of Bashir's business.
From the time.com
- Attack with cannons or artillery
- Intense and continuous artillery fire
- For the cannon see Carronade
- Firing artillery in a large amount for a length of time ; To discharge artillery fire
- Continuous cannon fire, usually concentrated volleys
- In fireworks, an aerial device which produces multiple loud explosions, generally without precise intervals between them
