Cannon (6)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">cannon</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(mortar is a kind of cannon)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for mortar that I've seen before include "Brick cement" , "Bonding for brickwork - small cannon" , "Bomb-firing weapon" , "Bonding material for bricks" , "16's grinding partner" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">cannon</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(howitzer is a kind of cannon)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for howitzer that I've seen before include "Military weapon" , "Gun with short barrel used for lobbing shells" , "Gun for shelling" , "Gun firing shells at a steep angle" , "Type of gun" .)