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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Ukraine has reached an agreement to domestically manufacture the L119 lightweight howitzer designed by U.K. defense company BAE Systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
At 1:46 p.m., an artillery round from an M777 howitzer was launched from White’s Beach northward, according to a CHP incident report obtained by The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025
Western countries have sent Ukraine over 620 artillery guns, including the US-made M777 howitzer, according to the Kiel Institute, external.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
To the layman, a self-propelled howitzer looks like a tank, but it has a bigger, 155mm gun to fire at longer range.
From Salon ● May 19, 2024
One of them, Turner noticed, was crying as he destroyed his howitzer.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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