howitzer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of howitzer
1685–95; earlier hauwitzer < Dutch houvietser, equivalent to houviets- (< German Haubitze, Middle High German haufnitz < Czech houfnice slingshot) + -er -er 1
Vocabulary lists containing howitzer
Example Sentences
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The M777 Howitzer, used by the Marine Corps since 2005, uses 155 mm artillery rounds, meaning that each round has a diameter of about 6.1 inches.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025
A source told CNN that other weapons could include offensive weapons like short-range missiles, Howitzer rounds, and medium-range air-to-air missiles.
From Salon • Jul. 14, 2025
Mr. Howitzer Jr. is stone-faced, looking straight ahead into the camera.
From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2023
Dzioba spoke to Reuters as he stood near a Howitzer battery outside a defensive bunker close to the Bakhmut front lines.
From Reuters • Feb. 17, 2023
The Australian and New Zealand Division also had 18-prs. in action together with two 4.5-inch Howitzer Batteries, the latter being the only howitzers available up to this time at Anzac.
From Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 by Hamilton, Ian, Sir
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