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high-angle fire

/ˈhaɪ ˌæŋɡəl ˈfaɪər/

Tradução: Termo militar ou de artilharia que designa o disparo de projéteis com ângulo de elevação acentuado, geralmente usado para atingir alvos protegidos por obstáculos ou abrigos.

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/ˈhaɪ ˌæŋɡəl ˈfaɪər/C1formaltechnical
  • ptTermo militar ou de artilharia que designa o disparo de projéteis com ângulo de elevação acentuado, geralmente usado para atingir alvos protegidos por obstáculos ou abrigos.

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.

    ptTiro indireto de alta elevação

    • 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.