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noun
A very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: nautical, transport
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
An exchange of artillery fire; a cannonade; a fusillade.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
First made at Carron in Scotland.
Across languages
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
