Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
katyusha
noun
kə-ˈtyü-shə
Definition
A type of rocket launcher used by the Soviet Union in World War II.
Examples
- Katyushas played a significant role in the Soviet offensive during the war.
- The sight and sound of the katyusha launching was both feared and admired by soldiers.
Meaning
The term ‘katyusha’ is often associated with the sound of the rockets firing or the music that accompanied the trucks that carried the launchers.
Synonyms
- rocket launcher
- multiple rocket launcher
