English Explanatory Dictionary

Lyle gun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A line thrower powered by a short-barrelled cannon, used from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.

Word forms

Lyle gun Lyle guns

Etymology

Invented by Captain David A. Lyle of the U.S. Army.

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