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Meaning of columbiad | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An epic story about the settling of North America by European colonizers in the region that is now the United States of America; and its mythologized growth and development.
  2. A form of cannon from the 19th century, mostly used for seacoast protection. It is a large-caliber, smoothbore, muzzle-loading cannon designed for launching shot or shells with heavy charges of powder, at both high and low angles of elevation.
    historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Columbian Columbian Exchange Columbian mammoth Columbiana Columbiana County columbic acid

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