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howitzer

/ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/

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noun

榴弾砲

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. "

軍事演習中、兵士たちは丘の上の遠くの標的に榴弾砲を照準する練習をした。

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noun

榴弾砲

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. "

歴史的再現の間、俳優たちは榴弾砲を空中に発射し、その爆音は野原中に響き渡りました。

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noun

榴弾砲

A powerfully hit shot.

Examples :

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

野球選手の打球は榴弾砲のように、ボールをフェンスの遥か彼方に飛ばした。

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