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howitzer Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

A comparatively short-barreled artillery piece designed to fire shells at a steep angle of elevation and moderate velocities, used primarily for hitting targets behind cover.

Usage Example

"The artillery unit carefully positioned the artillery behind the ridge so they could launch equipment-testing projectiles safely over the mountain."

Strong
artillery
cannon
Weak
mortar
ordnance

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