Cannonade (noun)

The intense and continuous firing of artillery, especially from a ship's guns.

Origin:

The word "cannonade" comes from the french word "canonnade", which in turn comes from the italian "cannone", meaning "large gun" or "cannon". it refers to the intense and continuous firing of artillery.

Examples:

1. The enemy's position was bombarded by a cannonade of artillery fire.
2. During the naval battle, the ships engaged in a fierce cannonade.
3. The cannonade lasted for several hours before the fortress finally fell.
4. The artillery crew prepared for the cannonade by loading the guns with shot.
5. The sound of the cannonade could be heard for miles around.