1. a small cannon or swivel gun, historically used in Asia, especially India and China
Usage: historical; also spelled 'jingal' or 'jingul'

Examples

• The fort was defended by several jingalls mounted on the walls.
• Colonial accounts describe jingalls as effective weapons in naval skirmishes.
• The museum's collection includes a restored jingall from the 18th century.
• Jingalls were often used by local forces in Southeast Asian conflicts.