noun
howitzer
Howitzer (noun) means a large gun that fires shells on a high, curving path, combining features of field guns and mortars.
noun
1
A large gun that fires shells on a high, curving path, combining features of field guns and mortars.
2
(informal) A shot struck very hard, especially in sport.
"Belgium took a little while to catch Scotland with the first of the howitzer blows, but when the first one landed there was a certainty of more. Many more."
— Tom English, Scotland 0-4 Belgium (2018)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch houwitser, itself from German Haubitze, which came from Middle High German haufniz, from Czech houfnice — formed from houf (“flock, crowd”) and -nice. The Czech word houf in turn goes back to Middle High German hufe (“heap”), from Old High German hūfo.
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What is the meaning of howitzer?
"howitzer" (noun) means a large gun that fires shells on a high, curving path, combining features of field guns and mortars.
What is another word for howitzer?
Other words for "howitzer" include mortar.
What are the different meanings of howitzer?
"howitzer" has 2 main meanings: 1. A large gun that fires shells on a high, curving path, combining features of field guns and mortars; 2. (informal) A shot struck very hard, especially in sport.
