Howitzer

usgb/ˈhaʊɪtsər/
noun

A type of gun with short barrel used for firing shells at high angles in warfare.

The army used a howitzer to bombard the enemy positions from a safe distance.
Visual representation of "howitzer" - A type of gun with short barrel used for firing shells at high angles in warfare.

Often appears as...

  • self-propelled howitzer
  • towed howitzer

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Military Context

Used mainly in military and warfare discussions to describe artillery.

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Soldiers trained on the howitzer for their upcoming mission.
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High Trajectory Fire

Emphasizes its ability to shoot projectiles at steep angles for indirect fire support.

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The howitzer lobbed shells over the mountain.
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Short-Barrelled

Refers to its relatively shorter barrel compared to other guns, affecting range and angle.

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Due to its short barrel, the howitzer was perfect for the task.
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