artillery Definition
- 1large guns that are used to fire shells or other missiles over long distances
- 2the part of an army that uses large guns to fire shells or other missiles
Using artillery: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "artillery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The enemy's artillery was pounding our positions.
Example
The artillery barrage lasted for hours.
Example
He served in the artillery during the war.
artillery Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for artillery
- cannon
- gun
- howitzer
- mortar
Phrases with artillery
artillery shell
a projectile fired from a large gun
Example
The artillery shell exploded near the enemy's position.
field artillery
mobile artillery units that support infantry and cavalry units in the field
Example
The field artillery provided cover fire for the advancing troops.
Example
The artillery battery was positioned on the hill overlooking the valley.
Origins of artillery
from Old French 'artillerie', meaning 'equipment, artillery'
Summary: artillery in Brief
'Artillery' [ɑːˈtɪləri] refers to large guns used to fire shells or other missiles over long distances. It can also refer to the part of an army that uses such guns. Examples include 'The enemy's artillery was pounding our positions,' and 'He served in the artillery during the war.' Phrases like 'artillery shell,' 'field artillery,' and 'artillery battery' provide more specific contexts for the term.
