Cannon; great guns; ordnance, including guns, mortars, howitzers, etc., with their equipment of carriages, balls, bombs, and shot of all kinds.

The men and officers of that branch of the army to which the care and management of artillery are confided.

weapon used to fire very large projectiles. Howitzers, guns and mortars are types of artillery. Popularly known as cannons.

Weapons for discharging missiles.