What is another word for artillery?
Pronunciation: [ɑːtˈɪləɹi] (IPA) 
Artillery refers to a military device meant for casting heavy projectiles or shells to target enemy troops. In military maneuvers, artillery plays a crucial role in destroying enemy installations and disrupting their movements. Synonyms for the word artillery include heavy weapons, guns, mortars, cannon, howitzers, missiles, and tanks. Heavy weapons are the most general term and include any device used by the military to launch an attack on the enemy. Guns are small, portable weapons that can be carried by personnel, while mortars are heavy tubes placed on a base that can fire shells at high trajectories. Cannon refers to large guns with a long barrel while howitzers are shorter guns known for their ability to fire at high angles. Missiles refer to guided weapons that use a propulsion system while tanks are heavily armored vehicles with a powerful gun.
