Word
artillery
Meanings
large guns and other heavy weapons used in war to fire shells long distances
the part of an army (or the soldiers) that operates heavy guns and similar weapons
Definition
Artillery is large, powerful guns used by an army to fire shells over long distances.
Artillery refers to heavy weapons such as cannons, howitzers, and rocket launchers used in war. These weapons fire large shells or rockets, often from far away. The word can also refer to the military unit or soldiers who operate these weapons.
Examples
- The artillery began firing at dawn.
- They called in artillery support to stop the advance.
- The museum displays artillery from the 1800s.
- He served in the artillery during his military service.
More nouns
- fascism Fascism is an extreme right-wing political system with a powerful dictator, strong nationalism, and…
- gaslighting Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that makes someone doubt their own memory, judg…
- narcissist A narcissist is someone who is excessively self-centered and craves admiration while showing little…
- empathy Empathy is the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings.
- metaphor A metaphor is a way of describing something by saying it is something else to create a clear image …