gülle

Meaning

  1. (historical) A spherical cannonball made out of stone or metal.
  2. A modern tank or artillery shell that is cylindrical with a pointy end.
  3. The iron ball used for shot put games; a shot.

Synonyms

havan topu mermisi

top mermisi

Frequency

43k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɟylˈle/
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Ottoman Turkish گوله (gülle) or گولله (“a cannon-ball”), from Persian گوله (gūle, “cannonball, heavy and round object”).

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