
Artillery
War Context
Artillery refers to large-scale weaponry, often seen in war films or historical battles.

The movie depicted the devastating effects of artillery in World War II.
Not Handheld
Unlike rifles or pistols, artillery pieces are too big and heavy to be carried; they're often mounted on vehicles.

The troops moved the artillery into position using a military truck.
Shooting Range
Artillery can shoot shells over extremely long distances, beyond what regular guns can reach.

They used artillery to target the enemy base from miles away.
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ArmArmamentCannonFirepowerGunMunitionOrdnanceWeaponry
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