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 5 Oct. 2026.

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