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Definition of gunnery - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
collectiveTECH. guns collectively, especially in militaryTECH.
- The gunnery was inspected before the battle.
2.
militaryTECH. the firing of gunsTECH.
- Gunnery practice was scheduled for the afternoon.
3.
scienceTECH. the science of guns and gunfireTECH.
- He studied gunnery to understand bullet trajectories.
4.
training siteTECH. place for gun testing or trainingTECH.
- The recruits were sent to the gunnery for training.
Expressions with gunnery
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non-commissioned officer rank E-7 in US Marine Corps
The gunnery sergeant led the training exercise with precision.
Origin of gunnery
Old French, gunne (cannon)
Terms with gunnery included in their meaning
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US Marine Corps
non-commissioned officer above gunnery sergeant
military
informal term for a gunnery sergeant
abr: Gunnery Sergeant
military rank for a senior non-commissioned officer in the Marines
measurement
unit of angular measurement in gunnery
gunnery
iron pin controlling cannon recoil
military
priming wire used in gunnery
Examples of gunnery in a sentence
Advanced gunnery is crucial for modern warfare. The ship's crew focused on improving their gunnery skills. Gunnery accuracy is vital for naval operations. Gunnery requires precision and skill. The cadet excelled in gunnery during training. The old gunnery was converted into a museum.
They practiced shooting at the gunnery every weekend.
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- French:artillerie, tir, ...
- German:Artillerie, Geschützfeuer, ...
- Italian:artiglieria, tiro, ...
- Spanish:artillería, campo de tiro, ...
- Portuguese:artilharia, balística, ...
- Chinese:火炮, 射击, ...
- Japanese:砲兵隊, 砲術, ...
- Arabic:مدفعية, رَمْي, ...
- Hebrew:אַרְטִילֶרְיָה, יְרִיָּה, ...
- Russian:артиллерия, стрельба, ...
- Ukrainian:артилерія, артилерійська стрільба, ...
- Hindi:तोपखाना, बंदूक अभ्यास, ...
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