The meaning of Howitz and additional information.

Howitz(n.) A howitzer.

Howitzer(n.) A gun so short that the projectile, which was hollow, could be put in its place by hand; a kind of mortar.

Howitzer(n.) A short, light, largebore cannon, usually having a chamber of smaller diameter than the rest of the bore, and intended to throw large projectiles with comparatively small charges.