Lyle gun

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Etymology

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

Noun

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Lyle gun (plural Lyle guns)

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