Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cannonade
noun
/ˌkæn.əˈneɪd/
Definition
A vigorous or intense cannon fire directed at a target.
Examples
- The cannonade continued for hours, shaking the ground beneath our feet.
- During the battle, the soldiers huddled together, shielded from the cannonade.
- After the cannonade ceased, silence fell over the battlefield.
Meaning
Cannonade refers to a sustained period of firing large artillery weapons at an enemy position, often used in military contexts.
Synonyms
- bombardment
- artillery fire
- shelling
