Meaning ofartilleryin English

Noun

1. large projectile weapons (guns, rockets); military equipment
   The army deployed artillery units near the border.
2. cannon-like weapons; operated by multiple people
   Artillery fire destroyed several buildings in the city.
3. a unit using projectile weapons (archers, cannons)
   A team of soldiers operated the heavy artillery equipment.
4. a military formation using heavy firearms
   The military formation included an artillery division with cannons and rockets.
5. military units using projectile weapons (e.g. cannons, archers)
   The general commanded the artillery to launch a barrage against the enemy's position.