how′itz er: a cannon for throwing shells.

ĭm′ mi nent: threatening; dangerous and close at hand.

in dŏm′i ta ble: unyielding; unconquerable.

ĭn′fan try: foot soldiers armed with rifles and bayonets; one of the three chief divisions of an army, the other two being cavalry and artillery.

in vĕst′ing: surrounding with troops; laying siege to.

ir rĕp′a ra ble: not capable of being repaired or remedied.

lăr′i at: a long, small rope used for catching or for picketing cattle or horses.

lĭm′ber: the fore part of a gun carriage, consisting of a chest mounted on two wheels and having a pole for the horses. See caisson.

ma neū′vers: movements or changes of position of troops or war-vessels for tactical purposes or for display.

ma rïnes′: naval troops; soldiers serving on war-vessels.