howitzer battery

Frequency: 2.50.8 per million words

A unit of large guns used in an army that fire shells high into the air.

batteryADJECTIVE + NOUN

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howitzer

Examples (10)

  • The howitzer battery was positioned on the ridge overlooking the valley.
  • A full howitzer battery typically consists of six to eight guns.
  • The commander ordered the howitzer battery to commence firing.
  • During the exercise, the soldiers learned to rapidly deploy a mobile howitzer battery.
  • Relentless shelling from the enemy howitzer battery pinned down our troops.
  • We need to resupply the forward howitzer battery with ammunition before nightfall.
  • Historical records show this howitzer battery played a crucial role in the battle.
  • The enemy convoy was neutralized by a well-aimed strike from our howitzer battery.
  • Intelligence confirmed the location of a hidden howitzer battery in the forest.
  • The deafening roar of the howitzer battery echoed through the mountains.