langrage
(redirected from langrel)lan·grage
(lăng′grĭj)n.
A type of shot consisting of scrap iron loaded into a case and formerly used in naval warfare to damage sails and rigging.
[Origin unknown.]
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langrage
(ˈlæŋɡrɪdʒ) ,langrel
orlangridge
n
(Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) shot consisting of scrap iron packed into a case, formerly used in naval warfare
[C18: of unknown origin]
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