HOWITZERS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word howitzers. (close relations)
Definition of HOWITZERS
Best Alternative Words for HOWITZERS
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| mortar | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range • used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall • a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle verb • plaster with mortar | ||||||||
| armament | nounn | |||||||
noun • weaponry used by military or naval force • the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war | ||||||||
| artillery | nounn | |||||||
noun • large but transportable armament • an army unit that uses big guns • a means of persuading or arguing | ||||||||
| cannon | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels • heavy gun fired from a tank • (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm • heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane • lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals • a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other verb • make a cannon • fire a cannon | ||||||||
| firearm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a portable gun | ||||||||
| gun | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) • large but transportable armament • a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) • a professional killer who uses a gun • a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies verb • shoot with a gun | ||||||||
| ordnance | nounn | |||||||
noun • military supplies • large but transportable armament | ||||||||
| piece | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a separate part of a whole • an item that is an instance of some type • a portion of a natural object • a musical work that has been created • an instance of some kind • an artistic or literary composition • a portable gun • a serving that has been cut from a larger portion • a distance • a work of art of some artistic value • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a share of something • game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games verb • to join or unite the pieces of • create by putting components or members together • join during spinning • eat intermittently; take small bites of • repair by adding pieces | ||||||||
| weapon | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • a means of persuading or arguing | ||||||||
| trench mortar | nounn | |||||||
noun • a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range | ||||||||
