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trench mor·tar

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  1. mortar, howitzer, trench mortarnoun

    a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range

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  1. trench mortar

    A trench mortar is a type of artillery weapon that was predominantly used during World War One for firing explosive shells. It was designed to be used in narrow trenches, requiring a steep angle of fire for effective use. Depending on the design, these mortars could be small and portable or large and stationary, but all were specifically meant for short-range combat.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of trench mortar in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of trench mortar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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