how to pronounce howitzer

/ˈhaʊ.ɪt.səɹ/

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meanings of howitzer

noun:

A powerfully hit shot.
Normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers; however, the tube length can exceed 30 calibers and still be considered a howitzer when the high angle fire zoning solution permits range overlap between charges.
A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, by either low or high trajectories.

howitzer frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word howitzer occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.