1. Plural of howitzer; short-barreled artillery guns that fire shells at high angles, typically with a steep trajectory.
Usage: military; countable noun

Examples

• The army deployed several howitzers to support the infantry advance.
• Howitzers are effective for firing over hills and obstacles.
• The soldiers loaded ammunition into the howitzers before dawn.
• Modern howitzers can strike targets from several miles away.
• During the exercise, the howitzers demonstrated their accuracy and range.