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artillery

ar·til·ler·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahr-til-uh-ree]
    • /ɑrˈtɪl ə ri/
    • /ɑːˈtɪl.ər.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-til-uh-ree]
    • /ɑrˈtɪl ə ri/

Definitions of artillery word

  • uncountable noun artillery Artillery consists of large, powerful guns which are transported on wheels and used by an army. 3
  • singular noun artillery The artillery is the section of an army which is trained to use large, powerful guns. 3
  • noun artillery guns, cannon, howitzers, mortars, etc, of calibre greater than 20 mm 3
  • noun artillery troops or military units specializing in using such guns 3
  • noun artillery the science dealing with the use of guns 3
  • noun artillery devices for discharging heavy missiles, such as catapults or slings 3

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Origin of artillery

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English artil(le)rie, artelry, art(u)ry armaments, ballistic engines < Anglo-French, Middle French artillerie, equivalent to Old French artill(ier) to equip, arm, alteration, by association with art art1, of atill(i)er to set in order, put on armor (< Vulgar Latin *apticulāre, derivative of Latin aptāre to put on (armor, ornaments, etc.; see adapt); -i- for expected -ei- perhaps by association with atirier; see attire) + -erie -ery

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Parts of speech for Artillery

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

artillery popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for artillery

noun artillery

  • ordnance — cannon or artillery.
  • cannon — A cannon is a large gun, usually on wheels, which used to be used in battles.
  • battery — Batteries are small devices that provide the power for electrical items such as radios and children's toys.
  • force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
  • arms — weapons collectively

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