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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 47% | 7 | Device used for lobbing shells at a high angle of elevation | |
3 | 47% | 6 | Early handheld weapon used for lobbing shells | |
Gun With Short Barrel Used For Lobbing Shells Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HOWITZER" which means:
- noun
- • A muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
An example sentence would be:
- • "The army used howitzers to bombard the enemy's position."
- • "The artillery unit fired the howitzer with precision."
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The Guardian Quick13 Dec 2006 | Across 7 | |
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1 | A muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range | |
2 | Device used for lobbing shells at a high angle of elevation | |
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