Artillery

/ɑːrˈtɪl.ər.i/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The branch of the armed forces that specializes in the use of such weapons.

He was trained as an artillery officer in the military academy.

Military units armed with artillery.

The artillery was positioned on the hill to gain a tactical advantage over the enemy.

Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.

The army deployed heavy artillery to support the infantry during the assault.

From Middle French 'artillerie', meaning 'artifice' or 'military equipment'.

artillery fire:

Shelling or shooting from large-caliber weapons.

field artillery:

Mobile artillery designed for short-range fire support.

coastal artillery:

Heavy guns used to defend coastlines.

Big guns or heavy machinery.

They brought out the big artillery for the festival.

Powerful capabilities or resources.

In negotiations, they used their biggest artillery to get the deal.