1. Plural of jingal; a type of small cannon or swivel gun, historically used in Asia.
Usage: historical; often used in plural form; also spelled 'jingall' or 'jingul'

Examples

• The fort was defended by several jingals mounted on the walls.
• Jingals were commonly used by Chinese and Indian forces in the 18th and 19th centuries.
• The soldiers operated the jingals with precision during the siege.
• Historical records describe jingals as effective weapons for coastal defense.