artilleryman

/ɑ:'tilərist/ Cách viết khác : (artilleryman) /ɑ:'tilərimən/

Thân thiện

An artilleryman loads a shell into a field gun.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A serviceman in the artillery: An artilleryman is a soldier who serves in the artillery branch of an army. This role typically involves operating large-caliber weapons, such as cannons, howitzers, or missile launchers, to provide long-range fire support for ground forces.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The experienced artilleryman expertly aimed the howitzer at the distant target.
  • During the battle, the artillerymen worked tirelessly to keep the guns firing.

Advanced Usage

• "To serve as an artilleryman": to have the occupation or role of a soldier in the artillery.
  • He decided to serve as an artilleryman after completing his basic training.

Variants and Related Words

• Artillerist (noun): A synonym for artilleryman; a soldier who operates artillery.
  • The artillerist calculated the trajectory for the shell.

Synonyms

• Gunner: A member of a military unit who operates a gun, especially in the artillery or on a ship.
• Cannoneer: A soldier who operates a cannon.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a serviceman in the artillery

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cannoneer
• gunner
• machine gunner