noun the science of artillery or gunnery.
2. artillery ·noun munitions of war; implements for warfare, as slings, bows, and arrows.
3. artillery ·noun the men and officers of that branch of the army to which the care and management of artillery are confided.
4. artillery ·noun cannon; great guns; ordnance, including guns, mortars, howitzers, ·etc., with their equipment of carriages, balls, bombs, and shot of all kinds.