railway gun

A 'railway gun' is a large artillery weapon mounted on a railcar, enabling strategic mobility and long-range bombardment in military operations.

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Definition

(technical)A large-caliber artillery piece mounted on a specially designed railcar, used for long-range bombardment.

The railway gun was positioned on the tracks to provide long-range support during the battle.
Due to its size and mobility, the railway gun could be quickly relocated to different strategic points.

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