CEFR B2

artillery

noun

Meaning

Large guns, such as cannons and missile launchers, used in warfare, especially when mounted on vehicles or fortifications.

Examples

The army deployed its heavy artillery to bombard the enemy positions.
Artillery shells rained down on the battlefield, causing widespread destruction.

Synonyms: cannons, ordnance, heavy weapons

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artillery (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɑːrˈtɪləri/

Definition

Large guns, such as cannons and missile launchers, used in warfare, especially when mounted on vehicles or fortifications.

Examples

The army deployed its heavy artillery to bombard the enemy positions.
Artillery shells rained down on the battlefield, causing widespread destruction.
Naval artillery is designed to be fired from ships.

How to Use artillery

artillery piece (collocation): A single unit or gun within a larger artillery system. — "The museum displayed an impressive collection of historical artillery pieces."
artillery shell (collocation): The projectile fired from an artillery gun. — "An artillery shell landed dangerously close to their position."

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