high angle fire

Noun
1. fire from a cannon fired at an elevation greater than that for the maximum range
(hypernym) artillery fire, cannon fire

Fire delivered at angles of elevation greater than the elevation that corresponds to the maximum range of the gun and ammunition concerned; fire, the range of which decreases as the angle of elevation is increased. 1/8/79

Tir effectué à des angles supérieurs à celui qui correspond à la portée maximum de l'ensemble canon munitions considéré; la portée diminue à mesure que l'angle augmente. 1/8/79