cannonade

/ˈkænəˌneɪd/
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Other forms: cannonading; cannonaded; cannonades

Definitions of cannonade
  1. noun
    intense and continuous artillery fire
    synonyms: drumfire
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    type of:
    artillery fire, cannon fire
    fire delivered by artillery
  2. verb
    attack with cannons or artillery
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    type of:
    assail, attack
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
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