English English Dictionary

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.

Fig.; A loud noise like a cannonade; a booming.

of Cannonade

To attack with heavy artillery; to batter with cannon shot.

To discharge cannon; as, the army cannonaded all day.