1. a large musket or cannon mounted on a swivel, historically used in Asia
Usage: historical; also spelled 'gingall' or 'jingal'

Examples

• The fort was defended by several gingals positioned along the walls.
• Gingals were commonly used by Chinese and Indian forces in the 18th and 19th centuries.
• The merchant ship carried a pair of gingals for protection against pirates.
• Colonial records mention the acquisition of gingals for coastal defense.