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Meaning of howitzer
howitzer (n)
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
howitzer (n.)
A gun so short that the projectile, which was hollow, could be put in its place by hand; a kind of mortar.
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.
howitzer Sentence Examples
- The artillery crew prepared their howitzer for the impending assault.
- The thunderous roar of the howitzer shook the ground beneath them.
- The enemy's howitzers relentlessly bombarded our positions.
- The howitzer shell exploded with a deafening detonation, sending shrapnel flying in all directions.
- The infantry advanced under cover of howitzer fire, suppressing enemy resistance.
- The howitzer's long-range capabilities allowed it to strike targets far beyond its line of sight.
- The enemy's howitzers were hidden among civilian structures, making them difficult to locate.
- The howitzer's crew worked tirelessly to keep the weapon operational amidst intense combat.
- The howitzer's powerful projectiles destroyed enemy fortifications and demoralized their forces.
- The combined fire of multiple howitzers created a deafening barrage, overwhelming the enemy's defenses.
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a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short rangeA gun so short that the projectile, which was hollow,
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The artillery crew prepared their howitzer for the impending assault.
The thunderous roar of the howitzer shook the ground beneath them.
The enemy's howitzers relentlessly bombarded our positions.
The howitzer shell exploded with a deafening detonation, sending shrapnel flying in all directions.
