About The Word Columbiad
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Columbiad
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What's The Definition Of Columbiad?Synonyms | Synonyms for Columbiad: Related Terms | Find terms related to Columbiad: See Also | Columbiad In Webster's Dictionary \Co*lum"bi*ad\, n. [From Columbia the United States.]
(Mil.)
A form of seacoast cannon; a long, chambered gun designed for
throwing shot or shells with heavy charges of powder, at high
angles of elevation.
Note: Since the War of 1812 the Columbiad has been much
modified, especially by General Rodman, and the
improved form now used in seacoast defense is often
called the {Rodman gun}.
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