This is the 7062nd most frequent Dutch word.
artillerie
Artillery; large-caliber guns used in warfare.
The word 'artillerie' is used here in its military context, referring to heavy weapons, like cannons or missile launchers, used in combat.
De artillerie werd ingezet om de vijandelijke linies te doorbreken.
The artillery was deployed to break through the enemy lines.
In this sentence, 'artillerie' refers to historical weapons as exhibits in a museum, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance.
Het museum toont een uitgebreide collectie van historische artillerie.
The museum displays an extensive collection of historical artillery.
Here, 'artillerie' is used to indicate the field or subject matter related to these heavy weapons, focusing on the expertise or knowledge about it.