artillery

US /ɑːrˈtɪl.ɚ.i/
UK /ɑːrˈtɪl.ɚ.i/
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1.

artillerie, canons

large-caliber guns used in warfare on land

:
The artillery barrage lasted for hours.
Le barrage d'artillerie a duré des heures.
They moved their heavy artillery into position.
Ils ont mis leur artillerie lourde en position.
2.

artillerie, corps d'artillerie

a branch of an army that uses large-caliber guns

:
He served in the artillery during the war.
Il a servi dans l'artillerie pendant la guerre.
The artillery unit was deployed to the front lines.
L'unité d'artillerie a été déployée sur les lignes de front.