langrage

/læŋˈɡɑːʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of projectile used during the English Civil War, consisting of a hammer-like iron weight attached to a chain or rope.

“The English army used langrage to attack the enemy’s ships.”

2. noun

A type of artillery projectile.

“The cannons fired langrage at the enemy’s fortifications.”

Synonyms

  • bolt
  • shot

Antonyms

  • missile
  • projectile