Cannonade
/ˌkænəˈneɪd/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Warfare Context
Cannonade is mainly used in historical or military contexts, often during war narratives. 
History books describe the relentless cannonade at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
The word evokes powerful imagery and suggests a scene of intense and aggressive action. 
The pirate ship unleashed a fierce cannonade on the enemy galleon.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Use
Cannonade is less common today but understanding it helps when reading historical literature. 
The novel depicted a dramatic scene of cannonade that turned the tide of the war.
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AssaultAttackBarrageBombardFusilladeOnslaughtSalvoVolley
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