ALL meanings of howitzer
how·itz·er
H h - noun howitzer a cannon having a comparatively short barrel, used especially for firing shells at a high angle of elevation, as for reaching a target behind cover or in a trench. 1
- noun howitzer A short gun for firing shells on high trajectories at low velocities. 1
- noun howitzer weaponry: type of cannon 1
- countable noun howitzer A howitzer is a large gun with a short barrel, which fires shells high up into the air so that they will drop down onto the target. 0
- noun howitzer a cannon having a short or medium barrel with a low muzzle velocity and a steep angle of fire 0
- noun howitzer a short cannon, larger than a mortar, firing shells in a high trajectory 0
- noun howitzer A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, either by low or high trajectories. JP 1-02. 0
- noun howitzer 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. JP 1-02. See also gun; mortar. 0
- noun howitzer (sports, rugby, ice hockey) A powerfully hit shot. 0