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Artillery: meaning, definitions and examples

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artillery

 

[ ษ‘หหˆtษชlษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military weapon

Artillery refers to large-caliber guns used in warfare. These weapons are typically used to launch projectiles over long distances, providing fire support for ground troops or attacking enemy positions. Artillery can include cannons, howitzers, and rocket launchers.

Synonyms

cannons, howitzers, rocket launchers

Examples of usage

  • The artillery barrage softened up the enemy defenses before the infantry moved in.
  • The artillery unit provided cover fire for the advancing troops.
  • The army relied on its heavy artillery to break through the enemy lines.
Context #2 | Noun

artillery unit

Artillery can also refer to the military unit responsible for operating and maintaining artillery weapons. These units are trained to accurately aim and fire the guns in support of ground operations.

Synonyms

artillery battery, artillery unit

Examples of usage

  • The artillery was positioned on the hill overlooking the battlefield.
  • The artillery unit conducted live-fire exercises to improve their skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "artillery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น artilharia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‹เคชเค–เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Artillerie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ artileri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ั‚ะธะปะตั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ artyleria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ฒๅ…ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท artillerie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ artillerรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูุนูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›lostล™electvo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ delostrelectvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚ฎๅ…ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ artilerija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fallbyssur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ะธะปะปะตั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artilleriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ artillerรญa

Etymology

The word 'artillery' originated from the Middle English 'artillerie', meaning 'munitions of war'. It further traces back to the Middle French 'artillerie', derived from 'artillier' meaning 'to equip with engines of war'. The concept of artillery has evolved over centuries, from early cannons to modern rocket launchers, playing a crucial role in military tactics and strategies.

See also: art, artful, article, artifice, artificial, artisan, artisanal, artisans, artist, artiste, artistic, artistry, artless, artwork, artworks.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,371 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.