Definitions

1. noun

A type of medieval cannon, especially one mounted on a ship or a carriage, typically of small caliber.

“The 16th-century warship was equipped with a powerful culverin that could blast enemy fortifications.”

2. noun

A type of early gun used in the 16th to 18th centuries, typically a smooth-bored gun of small caliber.

“The museum displayed an impressive collection of historic firearms, including a rare culverin from the 17th century.”