Definition: The term "artillery" can refer to a variety of things, including a variety of weapons used for various purposes, such as artillery shells, mortars, rockets, bombs, and mines.
Some common uses include:
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Fireworks
: These are small, brightly colored objects that are commonly placed in the air to create fireworks displays. Fireworks can be used for entertainment or for creating noise to frighten away pests.
2.
Bombs
: Bombing is a form of warfare where large quantities of bombs are dropped into enemy territory, causing destruction and death wherever they land.
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Rocketry
: Rocketry is the art of designing and launching rockets that carry small objects such as artillery shells or explosives, with the goal of destroying or intimidating an opposing force. This can be used to create a psychological advantage.
The term "artillery" also encompasses all forms of warfare, including naval bombardment, air defenses, and land-based artillery.