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Howitzer
Meaning
Noun
●
In Artillery:
A
cannon
that
combines
certain
characteristics
of
field guns
and
mortars
,
delivering
projectiles
with
medium
velocities
, usually with
relatively
high
trajectories
;
normally
a
cannon
with a
tube
length
of 20 to 30 calibers.
●
In Ice hockey, Rugby, Sports & Artillery:
A
powerfully
hit
shot.
Verb
●
In Artillery:
To
attack
with a howitzer.
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Origin
howitzer
English
houwitser
Dutch
Sourced from
Etym
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