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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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
Golf Battery demonstrates a fire mission on the M777A2 Howitzer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2025
The weapons aid package was expected to include the second tranche of cluster munitions fired by a 155 millimeter Howitzer cannon, the U.S official said.
From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2023
Mr. Howitzer Jr. is stone-faced, looking straight ahead into the camera.
From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2023
I filmed the King visiting a 6-inch Howitzer Battery.
From How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. by Malins, Geoffrey H.
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