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artillery

/ɑːrˈtɪl.ər.i/
ar · til · ler · y
Plural:artilleries
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• noun

1

Large-caliber mounted firearms, such as cannons, howitzers, and missile launchers, that are operated by crews rather than individuals.

Example

"The historical museum features an outdoor exhibit of nineteenth-century bronze artillery."

2

The specialized branch of an armed force that is trained and equipped to operate large-caliber mounted weapons.

Example

"His grandfather served in the royal artillery for twenty years before retiring."

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artificially
artificialness
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artilleryman
artisan
artisanal

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'artillerie', derived from 'artillier' ('to equip with engines of war'), likely stemming from Vulgar Latin 'articulare' ('to equip') and Latin 'ars' ('art, skill, or craft').

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