fieldpiece

/ˈfɪldpiːs/

Definitions

1. noun

a gun or other weapon used in the field, especially during a siege, or a large heavy gun used in a siege or battle.

“The fieldpiece was deployed on the outskirts of the city, ready to unleash its firepower.”

2. verb

to use a gun or other weapon in the field, especially during a siege.

“The soldiers fielded their pieces to take control of the strategic hill.”

Synonyms

  • cannon
  • gun

Antonyms

  • handgun
  • pistol