light artillery

noun

, Military.

1. guns and howitzers of small caliber.
2. (in the U.S.) guns and howitzers of a caliber up to and including 105 millimeters. Compare heavy artillery ( def 2 ), medium artillery.

Example Sentences

They were also setting up what appeared to be a recoilless rifle - a portable anti-vehicle weapon or light artillery piece - at a fortification, it said, also citing a photograph.

From Reuters

"The use of heavy and light artillery in areas packed with civilians is a war crime ... and reflects a disregard for their lives," the Emergency Lawyers, who are pro-democracy legal activists, said on Wednesday.

From Reuters

The firm says the move will allow it to work directly with Ukraine to explore potential partners and ultimately produce light artillery there.

From BBC

Serhiy and his men are operating a British made L119 light artillery gun.

From BBC

Marine Corps is undergoing a similar transformation as it adjusts to the challenges of China and the Pacific theater, adding coastal missile and light artillery units for coastal defense.

From Washington Times