Meaning of the word howitzer in English

What does howitzer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

howitzer

US /ˈhaʊ.ɪt.sɚ/
UK /ˈhaʊ.ɪt.sər/

Noun

a short gun for firing shells at high trajectories with a relatively low muzzle velocity

Example:
The army deployed several howitzers to the front line.
Modern howitzers are capable of firing various types of ammunition.