lantaka

/lænˈtɑːkə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of traditional Southeast Asian boat-mounted swivel gun used primarily by pirates and other naval raiders in Southeast Asia.

“The 17th-century pirate ships were often equipped with lantakas to defend against enemy vessels.”

Synonyms

  • pirate gun
  • swivel gun

Antonyms

  • artillery piece
  • naval cannon