Howitzer
Word | HOWITZER |
Character | 8 |
Hyphenation | how itz er |
Pronunciations | /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Howitzer"
What do we mean by howitzer?
A relatively short cannon that delivers shells at a medium muzzle velocity, usually by a high trajectory. noun
A short piece of ordnance, usually having a hemispherical chamber for the powder narrower than the bore, specially designed for the horizontal firing of shells with small charges, and combining in some degree the accuracy of the cannon with the caliber of the mortar, but more portable than either. noun
A gun so short that the projectile, which was hollow, could be put in its place by hand; a kind of mortar. noun
A short, light, largebore cannon, usually having a chamber of smaller diameter than the rest of the bore, and intended to throw large projectiles with comparatively small charges. noun
A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, either by low or high trajectories. JP 1-02. noun
Normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers; however, the tube length can exceed 30 calibers and still be considered a howitzer when the high angle fire zoning solution permits range overlap between charges. JP 1-02. See also gun; mortar. noun
A powerfully hit shot. noun
A muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range noun
A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, by either low or high trajectories.
Normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers; however, the tube length can exceed 30 calibers and still be considered a howitzer when the high angle fire zoning solution permits range overlap between charges
A powerfully hit shot.
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