howitzer

[US]/'haʊɪtsə/
[UK]/'haʊɪtsɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. artillery piece that fires shells

Example Sentences

3. Heavy howitzer: These cannon only fire ballistically, have a low rate of fire, an extremely wide range and do a high amount of damage.

The military used a howitzer to launch artillery shells.

The howitzer has a long barrel for increased accuracy.

The howitzer fired with a deafening roar.

The soldiers quickly loaded the howitzer with ammunition.

The enemy's position was bombarded by the howitzer.

The howitzer can be towed by a truck for mobility.

The howitzer crew trained diligently to improve their skills.

The howitzer shell exploded upon impact.

The howitzer's range allows it to hit targets from a distance.

The howitzer's firepower was crucial in the battle.

Real-world Examples

Konashenkov said a U.S.-made M777 howitzer was destroyed by Russian artillery return fire.

Source: VOA Daily Standard September 2022 Collection

It includes ammunition for rockets and howitzer artillery systems.

Source: AP Listening September 2022 Collection

Fixing a howitzer, repair teams say, has been a frequent request from Ukrainian troops on the front lines.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2023 Collection

You line up the howitzer, targeting the enemy tank.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

I have spent what seems like all day censoring letters (there is a howitzer about 100 yds away firing every 2 minutes).

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

It's like a [bleep] howitzer of flavor.

Source: Kitchen Deliciousness Competition

The Defense Department says the package includes additional ammunition for US-provided HIMARS rocket launchers, additional howitzers, artillery and mortar rounds, and anti-armor capabilities.

Source: CRI Online May 2023 Collection

" This package includes heavy artillery weapons, dozens of howitzers and 144,000 rounds of ammunition to go with those howitzers. It also includes more tactical drones."

Source: VOA Daily Standard April 2022 Collection

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