artillery

Meanings

• noun

  Large military unit that operates artillery pieces.

  - "The artillery unit was responsible for providing fire support for the infantry."
  - "The sound of artillery fire could be heard for miles."

• noun

  A type of military weapon that launches projectiles.

  - "The tank was equipped with a powerful artillery gun."
  - "The enemy's position was destroyed by a barrage of artillery fire."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with artillery
terrify , carry-on-ey , marry-me , very-nearly

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Variants

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artilleries , artillery , artillery pieces , field artilleries , field artillery , heavy artillery

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Etymology

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From Old French artillerie, from artiller 'to equip with arms, to serve as a soldier', from artilhier 'soldier', from Latin armatus 'armed'.

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Trivia

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1. Artillery was first used in Europe during the Middle Ages.

2. The largest artillery piece ever built was the Dora class railroad gun, which could fire a shell weighing over 15 tons.

3. Artillery was a major factor in the outcome of many battles throughout history, including the Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Related Concepts

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1. Artilleryman: A soldier who operates or maintains artillery weapons.

2. Artillery shell: A projectile designed to be launched from an artillery piece.

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Culture

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Artillery has been used throughout history for various purposes, including fortification defense, siege warfare, and offensive warfare. It has been a significant part of military strategy and tactics, and has been depicted in literature, art, and music. For example, the poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' by Alfred Lord Tennyson describes a famous artillery battle during the Crimean War.

How to Memorize "artillery"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large military unit with soldiers operating artillery pieces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'artillery' with 'military' and 'weapon'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Arms That Launch Rounds In Tactical Engagements' to remember the definition of artillery.

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