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ar·til·ler·y
 artillery
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- pronunciation:
- ar
tI
l
ri
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
mounted large-caliber weapons, such as cannons or rocket launchers, used in land warfare and manned by a crew.
- synonyms:
- weaponry
- similar words:
- battery, cannons, field guns, fieldpieces, guns, howitzers, mortars, ordnance, weapons
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| definition 2: |
the branch of an army that uses these weapons.
- similar words:
- bombardiers, cannoneers, grenadiers, gunners, infantry
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| definition 3: |
the science of using such weapons; gunnery.
- synonyms:
- gunnery
- similar words:
- riflery
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| related words: |
arm, army, gun |
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| derivation: |
artilleryman (n.) |
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