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artillery

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Originally referring to military weapons, in this context it metaphorically describes the powerful effect of her gaze.

Detailed Definition
The word 'artillery' traditionally refers to large-caliber guns used in warfare, but in the context of the poem, it is used metaphorically to describe the captivating and potentially destructive power of Chloe's eyes. This usage reflects the poet's creative language, suggesting that her gaze can 'steal' the hearts of those who behold her, much like a weapon can capture or conquer. It adds a layer of intensity to the description of her charms.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Love steals artillery from her eyes, The Graces point her charms" (metaphorical weapons); "The artillery of Cupid's darts" (love); "Words like artillery in debate" (rhetorical); "The artillery of the dawn" (nature); "His wit was sharp artillery" (intellectual)
Additional Notes
The term 'artillery' is employed metaphorically in the poem, illustrating the formidable allure of Chloe's gaze.; Found in the poem, Chloe Divine by Thomas d'Urfey
Other Meanings of “artillery”
Also Known As
cannonry ordnance weaponry war engines
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