howitzer (2 synonym found)

Howitzer has 2 synonyms. The top synonyms for howitzer are mortar, trench mortar. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for howitzer?

A common synonym for howitzer is mortar. Other synonyms include trench mortar.

How many synonyms does howitzer have?

Howitzer has 2 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does howitzer mean?

(n): a cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars.


Definition of howitzer:

(n) : 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; 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
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Definition of howitzer:

(n) : 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; 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
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