gunner
word
/ˈɡənɝ/
/ɡˈʌnɐ/
Definition
A gunner is a person who operates a large gun, such as on a tank, warship, or aircraft, or sometimes just refers to someone who shoots guns.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly military and technical; 'gunner' is common for roles in armed forces, especially artillery or heavy weapons units. In sports, 'gunner' may refer informally to an aggressive shooter. Not used for regular police or small gun users.
Spanish: artillero - tiradorPortuguese (BR): artilheiro - atiradorPortuguese (PT): artilheiro - atiradorChinese (Simplified): 炮手 - 枪手Chinese (Traditional): 砲手 - 槍手Hindi: तोपची - बंदूकधारीArabic: رامي المدفعية - مطلق النارBengali: গানার - গানধারীRussian: пулемётчик - наводчикJapanese: 砲手 - 銃手Vietnamese: xạ thủ - pháo thủKorean: 사수 - 포수Turkish: topçu - nişancıUrdu: توپچی - گن مینIndonesian: penembak - penembak meriam
Example Sentences
The gunner aimed at the target.
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Each tank has a gunner and a driver.
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The gunner fired the cannon.
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The helicopter's gunner scanned the ground for threats.
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James trained for months before becoming the lead gunner on his team.
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In video games, I'm always picked as the gunner because I love shooting.
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