artillery

/ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ · noun

Meaning

Large cannon-like weapons, transportable and usually operated by more than one person.
An army unit that uses such weapons.
Gunnery.
A military formation using projectile weapons, such as archers.

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Related words

gun(English)ordnance(English)weapon(English)artillery unit(English)heavy weapon(English)cannon(English)shelling(English)caliber(English)howitzer(English)antiaircraft(English)barrage(English)batteries(English)

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