jingal

[jin-guhl]

jingal Definition

  • 1a light portable muzzle-loading cannon used in the 19th century
  • 2a type of heavy machine gun used in India and Pakistan

Using jingal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jingal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The British army used jingals during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

  • Example

    The Pakistani army uses jingals as a part of its artillery.

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Summary: jingal in Brief

A 'jingal' [jin-guhl] is a type of firearm that comes in two forms: a light muzzle-loading cannon used in the 19th century, and a heavy machine gun used in India and Pakistan. The British army used jingals during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and the Pakistani army still uses them today.