artillery pieces

plural noun

: large guns that shoot over long distances

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Although both militaries have procured a large number of artillery pieces through foreign aid, domestic development, and refurbishing older systems, these losses are very significant. Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 During the Second World War, the Allies built thousands of inflatable tanks, trucks, Jeeps, artillery pieces, and airplanes. David Szondy may 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2026 Their range has surpassed that of most artillery pieces, and their targeting is far more precise than a standard shell’s. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 North Korea has thousands of conventional artillery pieces, which could wreak havoc on South Korea. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artillery pieces

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“Artillery pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artillery%20pieces. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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