noun

artillery

artillery

The army used heavy artillery in the battle.

The army used heavy artillery in the battle.

He served in the artillery during the war.

He served in the artillery during the war.

((noun)) large-caliber guns used in warfare The army used heavy artillery.

Synonyms: cannons, guns, ordnance

From Old French 'artillerie' (engines of war), related to Latin 'ars' (art, skill).

Think of the 'art' of warfare using large guns.

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