langrel
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Is langrel a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. (military, naval, obsolete or historical) Langrage (scraps of metal used to fire at an enemy).Examples: "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.”"historicalobsoleteuncountable
Definition source: Wiktionary