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howitzer

/ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/

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noun

Haubitze

A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, by either low or high trajectories.

Examples :

"During the military exercise, the soldiers practiced aiming the howitzer at a distant target on the hill. "

Während der Militärübung übten die Soldaten, die Haubitze auf ein entferntes Ziel auf dem Hügel auszurichten.

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noun

Haubitze

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

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, the actors fired the howitzer into the air, creating a loud boom that echoed across the field. "

Während der historischen Nachstellung feuerten die Schauspieler die Haubitze in die Luft und erzeugten einen lauten Knall, der über das Feld hallte.

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noun

Haubitze

A powerfully hit shot.

Examples :

"The baseball player's hit was a howitzer, sending the ball far over the fence. "

Der Schlag des Baseballspielers war wie eine Haubitze und beförderte den Ball weit über den Zaun.

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