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cannonade definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for cannonade

- Assault with heavy artillery fire