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howitzer

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noun

IPA: /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/

Say it like: How-itz-er

The correct spelling is howitzer. A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, by either low or high trajectories.

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  1. 1.A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, by either low or high trajectories.
  2. 2.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
  3. 3.A powerfully hit shot.

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