artillery

US /ɑːrˈtɪl.ɚ.i/
UK /ɑːrˈtɪl.ɚ.i/
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1.

Artillerie, Geschütze

large-caliber guns used in warfare on land

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The artillery barrage lasted for hours.
Das Artilleriefeuer dauerte Stunden.
They moved their heavy artillery into position.
Sie brachten ihre schwere Artillerie in Stellung.
2.

Artillerie, Artillerietruppe

a branch of an army that uses large-caliber guns

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He served in the artillery during the war.
Er diente während des Krieges bei der Artillerie.
The artillery unit was deployed to the front lines.
Die Artillerieeinheit wurde an die Frontlinien verlegt.