howitzer

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Synonyms: switzer, howitz, howitzers, politzer

Antonyms: switzer, howitz, howitzers, politzer

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Noun

1. A [[cannon]] that [[combine]]s certain characteristics of [[field gun]]s and [[mortar]]s, delivering [[projectile]]s with medium [[velocity|velocities]], usually with relatively [[high]] [[trajectory|trajectories]]; normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 [[caliber]]s.
2. {{lb|en|sports|rugby|ice hockey}} A [[powerfully]] [[hit]] [[shot]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[attack]] with a [[#Noun|howitzer]].

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