artillery
Translation
artillery
Examples
The army used heavy artillery.
The army used heavy artillery.
He served in the artillery.
He served in the artillery.
Grammar Patterns
((heavy/light artillery)) large/small artillery guns The army used heavy artillery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cannons, ordnance, gunnery
Etymology
From Old French 'artillerie', from 'artillier' (to provide with engines of war), related to 'ars' (art, skill). Originally referred to any constructed implement, especially for war.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'artist' of war, skillfully using large guns. The 'art' is in 'artillery'.