geschut — meaning in English

English meaning

• artillery noun Large guns used in warfare, or the branch of an army that operates them.
• bombard verb To attack repeatedly with bombs, shells, or gunfire.
• ordnance noun Military weapons, ammunition, and related equipment, especially heavy artillery.

Senses

geschut is used for these senses in English:

• artillery An army unit that uses such weapons, or a military formation using projectile weapons, such as archers.
• bombard A medieval primitive cannon, used chiefly in sieges for throwing heavy stone balls.
• ordnance Military equipment, especially weapons and ammunition.

bombard — full definition

1. verb To attack repeatedly with bombs, shells, or gunfire.
2. verb To overwhelm someone with a large amount of something, such as questions or information.

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