the Royal Artillery
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl ɑːˈtɪləri/
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl ɑːrˈtɪləri/
(abbreviation the RA)
- a division of the British Army, formed in 1716, whose main weapons are large guns and missiles (= weapons that fly through the air and explode) for shooting at enemy soldiers, aircraft, etc.Topics War and conflictc2