field artillery

/fild ɑrˌtɪləri/
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Other forms: field artilleries

Definitions of field artillery
  1. noun
    movable artillery (other than antiaircraft) used by armies in the field (especially for direct support of front-line troops)
    synonyms: field gun
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    type of:
    artillery, gun, heavy weapon, ordnance
    large but transportable armament
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