Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

langrel

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lan-grel
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Langrage (scraps of metal used to fire at an enemy).

Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The “Virgen del Pilar” was within five hundred yards of the harbour's mouth, when six sakers, charged now with langrel, chain and cross-bar, swept her decks with murderous effect and some damage to her shrouds."
"Langrel shot was also intended to damage the enemy's rigging."
"“And ready the langrel shot,” he yelled to Smithy. Isabel turned to Cutter, fear sparking within her. “What is langrel?” “A type of cannon shot meant to damage sails and masts. Never fear, milady. He means only to cripple them.”"

Usage

Questions

What does langrel mean?: Langrage (scraps of metal used to fire at an enemy).

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