howitzer

/ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/

IPA: /HH AW1 AH0 T S ER0/

noun

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
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
A powerfully hit shot.

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