- 1. n. 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. Source: opted
- 2. 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 form now used in seacoast defense is often called the Rodman gun. Source: webster
- 3. A form of seacoast cannon; a long, chambered gun designed forthrowing shot or shells with heavy charges of powder, at high anglesof elevation. Source: adambom
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