English Dictionary

howitzer

/ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/

noun

A cannon that combines certain characteristics of field guns and mortars, delivering projectiles with medium velocities, usually with relatively high trajectories.

The howitzer fired a powerful shell.

意味（1）

A cannon that combines certain characteristics of field guns and mortars, delivering projectiles with medium velocities, usually with relatively high trajectories.

意味（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

意味（3）

(sports, rugby, ice hockey) A powerfully hit shot.

Belgium took a little while to catch Scotland with the first of the howitzer blows, but when the first one landed there was a certainty of more. Many more.