Definition of mortua:
°Military A muzzle-loading,
indirect fire weapon with either a
rifled or
smooth bore. It usually has a shorter range than a howitzer, employs a higher angle of fire, and has a tube with a length of 10 to 20 calibers. See also
gun;
howitzer. JP-1-02.
°To use mortar or plaster to join two things together.
°To fire a mortar (weapon).
Definition of mortua:
°Military A muzzle-loading,
indirect fire weapon with either a
rifled or
smooth bore. It usually has a shorter range than a howitzer, employs a higher angle of fire, and has a tube with a length of 10 to 20 calibers. See also
gun;
howitzer. JP-1-02.
°To use mortar or plaster to join two things together.
°To fire a mortar (weapon).