1. large guns used by an army
Usage: military
2. the branch of an army that uses large guns
Usage: military

Examples

• The artillery bombardment lasted for hours before the infantry attack.
• He served in the artillery during World War II.
• Enemy artillery positions were targeted by air strikes.
• The artillery unit moved their cannons to higher ground.
• Heavy artillery fire could be heard in the distance.
• The general called for artillery support during the battle.