noun, verb — 3 senses
UK /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ · US /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/
Etymology Borrowed from Dutch houwitser, from German Haubitze, from Middle High German haufniz, from Czech houfnice, which was derived from houf (“flock, crowd”) + -nice. The Czech noun houf comes from Middle High German hufe (“heap”), from Old High German hūfo.
A cannon that combines certain characteristics of field guns and mortars, delivering projectiles with medium velocities, usually with relatively high trajectories; normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers.
Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Ice hockey, Lifestyle, Rugby, Skating, Sports A powerfully hit shot.
Etymology Borrowed from Dutch houwitser, from German Haubitze, from Middle High German haufniz, from Czech houfnice, which was derived from houf (“flock, crowd”) + -nice. The Czech noun houf comes from Middle High German hufe (“heap”), from Old High German hūfo.
To attack with a howitzer.
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