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high-angle fire

/ˈhaɪ ˌæŋɡəl ˈfaɪər/

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/ˈhaɪ ˌæŋɡəl ˈfaɪər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruВоенный или артиллерийский термин, обозначающий стрельбу снарядами под крутым углом возвышения, обычно используемый для поражения целей, находящихся за укрытиями или препятствиями.

A military or artillery term referring to the firing of projectiles at a steep angle of elevation, typically used to reach targets behind cover or obstacles.

  1. Artillery trajectoryC1formal

    A method of firing artillery where the projectile is launched at a steep angle, typically greater than 45 degrees, to reach targets behind obstacles or at long range.

    ruНавесная стрельба

    • The howitzer was set for high-angle fire to clear the ridge.
    • High-angle fire is effective against targets in deep trenches.
    • The soldiers adjusted the elevation for high-angle fire.