gunner
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Definition
Noun: 1. A member of the armed forces who operates artillery: A gunner is a serviceman, typically in the army or navy, whose primary role is to aim, fire, and maintain large-caliber weapons such as cannons, howitzers, or naval guns. 2. A specialist in weaponry: More broadly, it can refer to any person who is an expert in the use of guns or artillery.
Usage Examples
- The gunner carefully adjusted the elevation of the cannon before firing.
- During the naval battle, the gunner loaded the shells with practiced efficiency.
- He served as a gunner in the artillery division for five years.
Advanced Usage
- "Top gunner": An informal term for the most skilled or highest-scoring gunner in a unit, especially in an aerial context (e.g., in a bomber aircraft).
- Sergeant Davis was the top gunner in his squadron, credited with several confirmed hits.
- The term can be used metaphorically in sports (like football/soccer) or business to describe a prolific scorer or an aggressive, high-performing individual, though this is a figurative extension.
- The team's new striker is a real gunner, always looking to take a shot at goal.
Variants and Related Words
- Gunnery (noun): The science or skill of building and operating large guns.
- He studied gunnery at the naval academy.
- Gun (noun): The weapon operated by a gunner. (Note: This is the core word, but "gunner" specifically refers to the person.)
- Artilleryman (noun): A direct synonym for a serviceman in the artillery.
Synonyms
- Artilleryman
- Cannoneer
- Bombardier (specific to certain artillery or air force roles)
Related Phrases
- "Gunner's mate": A naval rating responsible for maintaining and repairing ordnance.
- The gunner's mate inspected the breach mechanism for any faults.
- "Gunner's quadrant": A historical instrument used to measure the elevation angle of a cannon.
Noun
- a serviceman in the artillery