heavy artillery

noun

1. guns and howitzers of large caliber.

2. guns and howitzers of 155-millimeters caliber and larger.

Example Sentences

The three groups, calling themselves the Brotherhood Alliance - the Ta'ang National Liberation Army, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Arakan Army - had prepared their attack for months, deploying large numbers of drones and heavy artillery.

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What does it mean to see a child’s head exploded by heavy artillery in a fictional film, when that’s something that regularly happens in schools across America?

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But Zelensky said there already was an area on either side of the front line where heavy artillery was unable to operate because of the risk of drone-fire.

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The prospect of Wood partnering with Jofra Archer on a spicy Perth pitch is tantalising, the dream of matching Australia's heavy artillery.

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"They usually attack with drones and heavy artillery on this side. When it rains, they advance by taking advantage of the weather."

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Related Words

• howitzer 
• mortar 
• ordnance