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howitzers

/ˈhaʊɪtsərz/

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noun

Obusiers

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, soldiers practiced aiming the howitzers at distant targets in the hills. "

Pendant l'exercice militaire, les soldats se sont entraînés à viser les obusiers sur des cibles lointaines dans les collines.

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noun

Obusier

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 military exercise, the howitzers fired projectiles high into the air, demonstrating their ability to hit targets at different ranges. "

Pendant l'exercice militaire, les obusiers ont tiré des projectiles en l'air, démontrant ainsi leur capacité à atteindre des cibles à différentes distances.

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noun

Obusiers

A powerfully hit shot.

Examples :

"That powerful swing sent the baseball flying; those were the howitzers of the batting practice today. "

Ce swing puissant a envoyé la balle de baseball voler ; c'étaient les obusiers de l'entraînement au bâton d'aujourd'hui.

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