Artillery

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/
• US IPA: /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/

Origin

Middle English artillerie, from Old French artillerie.

Full definition of artillery

Noun

1. Large cannon like weapons, transportable and usually operated by more than one person.
• Bible, 1 Sam. xx. 40And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad.
2. An army unit that uses such weapons.
3. Gunnery.