Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

howitzer

noun

/ˈhaʊ.ɪ.tər/

Definition

A type of artillery piece that uses a relatively short barrel to fire projectiles at high angles.

Examples

The military deployed several howitzers to the front line to support the infantry.
During the war, the sound of howitzers was a common backdrop to the soldiers’ lives.
Howitzers can be classified based on their range and the size of the projectiles they fire.

Meaning

Howitzers are designed for firing shells at both high and low angles, making them versatile for different types of artillery support, including indirect fire.