Synonyms for howitzer

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hou-it-ser

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhaʊ ɪt sər

Top 10 synonyms for howitzer

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Définition of howitzer

Origin : 1680s, via Dutch houwitser (1660s), German Haubitze from Bohemian houfnice "a catapult," from houf "heap, crowd," a loan-word from Middle High German hufe "heap." Introduced to German during the Hussite wars, 14c.

As in weapon : noun arm, armament
As in cannon : noun large gun
As in gun : noun weapon that shoots

Example sentences :

To-night we did not succeed in getting the howitzer into camp.
Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont

This howitzer had a range of more than 6,000 yards, and was a powerful weapon.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

At length those who could not escape surrendered, and the howitzer was ours.
Extract from : « Three Years in the Federal Cavalry » by Willard Glazier

Our 15-inch howitzer could be used to batter Kilid Bahr forts.
Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton

Only one 6-inch Howitzer Battery (4 howitzers) and one 60-pr.
Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton

During June and July one 6-inch howitzer and twenty-five 18-prs.
Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton

A shell fell beside the howitzer and burst with appalling sound.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

The two came through the ring of the wounded and laid hold of the howitzer.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

As he spoke he stroked the howitzer as though it had been a living thing.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

Take him and enroll him, Haralson, and turn him over to Dreux and the Howitzer.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

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