mortar shell
Lobbed explosive projectile
A mortar shell is a projectile fired from a mortar—a short-barreled weapon that launches explosives at high angles.
The shells arc upward and descend steeply, allowing troops to hit targets behind walls or in trenches: Mortar shells rained down on the compound.
Also called mortar rounds or simply mortars.
- artilleryLarge-caliber battlefield weapons
- artillery strikeAttack using heavy guns
- fire missionCommand to engage target
- explosionViolent burst of energy
- direct hitStrike exactly on target
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