artillery

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From middle english artillerie, from old french artillerie.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/, SAMPA: /A:"tIl@ri/
• (US) IPA: /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/, SAMPA: /Ar"tIl@ri/
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[edit] Noun

artillery (plural artilleries)

1. Large cannon like weapons, transportable and usually operated by more than one person
2. A unit of the army, that uses such weapons
3. gunnery

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