Meaning Of Cannonade

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.