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howitzer

/ˈhaʊ.ɪt.sər/

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noun

C2formalcommontechnical/ˈhaʊ.ɪt.sər/

A type of artillery piece characterized by a relatively short barrel and a high trajectory, used for firing shells at targets that are not in direct line of sight.

  • 🇷🇺Тип артиллерийского орудия, характеризующийся относительно коротким стволом и навесной траекторией, используемый для стрельбы снарядами по целям, не находящимся в прямой видимости.
  1. Artillery piece C1 formal technical

    A short-barreled cannon used to fire shells at high angles, typically for indirect fire support.

    • The army deployed a howitzer to support the infantry advance.
    • Howitzers are effective for bombarding targets behind cover.
    • The crew loaded the howitzer with a high-explosive shell.

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