howitzer
High-trajectory cannon
A howitzer is a type of artillery that fires shells in high arcs, allowing them to reach targets behind obstacles or in fortified positions.
Shorter-barreled than guns but longer than mortars, howitzers combine range with the ability to lob projectiles at steep angles: The howitzers pounded enemy positions throughout the night.
Large mounted gun
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
- field gunPortable military cannon
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- ordnanceMilitary weapons collectively
gunnery · breech-loading · recoil · gun carriage · elevation · emplacement · towed · self-propelled
Sustained projectile assault
- shellingSustained artillery attack
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
- salvoSimultaneous weapons discharge
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
siege · indirect fire · fire mission · forward observer · suppression · counterbattery · fire support · defensive fire
Curved line segment
- parabolaSymmetrical open plane curve
- ballisticsProjectile motion science
- projectileLaunched airborne object
- rangeExtent of variation
muzzle velocity · shell · targeting · azimuth · deflection · windage · spotting · impact
Loud deep sound
- thunderStorm's acoustic aftermath
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- deafeningOverwhelmingly loud
earsplitting · report · concussion · rumble · echo · reverberating · blast · sonic
Causing severe harm
- devastatingCausing severe damage
- powerfulHaving great strength
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
concussive · blast · crater · demolition · rubble · wreckage · obliteration · annihilation
Equipped with engine propulsion
- horse-drawnPowered by equines
- wheeledHaving round rollers attached
- trackedFollowed the course of
cannon
Large mounted gun
ordnance · gunnery · breech-loading · recoil · gun carriage · elevation · emplacement · towed · self-propelled · gun crew
bombardment
Sustained projectile assault
- shellingSustained artillery attack
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
- salvoSimultaneous weapons discharge
volley · siege · indirect fire · fire mission · forward observer · suppression · counterbattery · fire support · defensive fire · softening
arc
Curved line segment
- parabolaSymmetrical open plane curve
- ballisticsProjectile motion science
- projectileLaunched airborne object
range · muzzle velocity · shell · targeting · azimuth · deflection · windage · spotting · impact · airburst
boom
Loud deep sound
- thunderStorm's acoustic aftermath
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
deafening · earsplitting · report · concussion · rumble · echo · reverberating · blast · sonic · resounding
destructive
Causing severe harm
- devastatingCausing severe damage
- powerfulHaving great strength
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
explosive · concussive · blast · crater · demolition · rubble · wreckage · obliteration · annihilation · decimation
motorized
Equipped with engine propulsion
- horse-drawnPowered by equines
- wheeledHaving round rollers attached
- trackedFollowed the course of
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howitzermortar
Grinding bowl or binder
field gun · anti-tank gun · naval gun · cannon · tank gun
howitzerderringer
Compact concealed firearm
slingshot · peashooter · popgun · pistol · handgun
howitzerplowshare
Cutting blade for tillage
plow · olive branch · white flag · peace pipe · scalpel