01 n. Munitions of war; implements for warfare, as slings, bows, and arrows.
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Munitions of war; implements for warfare, as slings, bows, and arrows.[Obs.]“And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad.” — 1 Sam. xx. 40.
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2.
Cannon; great guns; ordnance, including guns, mortars, howitzers, etc., with their equipment of carriages, balls, bombs, and shot of all kinds.
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3.
The men and officers of that branch of the army to which the care and management of artillery are confided.
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4.
The science of artillery or gunnery.
Phrases & compounds
Artillery park —
A collective body of siege or field artillery, including the guns, and the carriages, ammunition, appurtenances, equipments, and persons necessary for working them.
Artillery train —
a number of pieces of ordnance mounted on carriages, with all their furniture, ready for marching.