Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

artillery-shelling

noun

/ɑːˈtɪl.ə.ri ˈʃɛl.ɪŋ/

Definition

The act of firing large-caliber guns or artillery pieces at targets, often used in military operations to provide support to ground troops.

Examples

The army launched artillery-shelling to soften enemy defenses before the ground assault.
During the conflict, continuous artillery-shelling caused significant damage to the city.
Military strategists emphasized the importance of effective artillery-shelling in their operations plans.

Meaning

Artillery-shelling refers to the bombardment of a target area using artillery fire, which can include various types of large guns, howitzers, or mortars designed to deliver explosive projectiles over a distance.