jingal (Meaning)
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jingal (n.)
A small portable piece of ordnance, mounted on a swivel.
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jingal Sentence Examples
- The jingal was a significant weapon in the hands of the Indian infantry during the 18th century.
- The British had a jingal called the Poligar's gun during the Anglo-Mysore Wars.
- The jingal was a long-barreled gun used by infantry in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The jingal was usually mounted on a swivel or tripod for stability during firing.
- The jingal was fired using a flintlock mechanism or a matchlock.
- The jingal was capable of firing large balls or grapeshot.
- The jingal was primarily used for anti-personnel fire, but it could also be used against fortifications.
- The jingal was a common weapon in Asia and Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- The jingal was eventually replaced by more modern firearms in the 19th century.
- Today, the jingal is a historical curiosity and is rarely seen outside of museums or historical reenactments.
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A small portable piece of ordnance, mounted on a swivel.
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No antonyms found.
The jingal was a significant weapon in the hands of the Indian infantry during the 18th century.
The British had a jingal called the Poligar's gun during the Anglo-Mysore Wars.
The jingal was a long-barreled gun used by infantry in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The jingal was usually mounted on a swivel or tripod for stability during firing.
