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Definition of gunner - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
operatorperson who operates or specializes in guns
- The gunner maintained the machine gun during the mission.
2.
militaryDated artillery soldier, especially one with private rankDated
- The gunner aimed the cannon at the target.
3.
footballTECH. US player on the kicking team who tackles returnersTECH. US
- The gunner sprinted downfield to stop the returner.
4.
hunterRare person who hunts with a rifle or shotgunRare
- The gunner tracked the deer through the forest.
5.
soccerTECH. UK fan of the Arsenal Football ClubTECH. UK
- As a gunner, he never misses a match.
Expressions with gunner
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soldier who operates a machine gun
The machine gunner took position behind the sandbags.
last member in a group, especially in cycling or running
He struggled to keep up and ended up as the tail gunner.
naval punishment involving being tied over a cannon
The sailor was tied to the gunner's daughter for his misconduct.
be punished by being flogged
The sailor was forced to kiss the gunner's daughter for his disobedience.
Origin of gunner
Old Norse, gunnr (war)
Examples of gunner in a sentence
A skilled gunner is crucial in battle. The young gunner received a medal for bravery. Gunners were positioned along the fortress walls. The gunner made a crucial tackle during the game. As a gunner, he trained hard to improve his speed. The gunner aimed carefully at the flying ducks.
Experienced gunners often hunt in the early morning. The gunner celebrated the team's victory passionately. Every gunner knows the club's anthem by heart.
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- French:canonnier, tireur, ...
- German:Schütze, Kanonier, ...
- Italian:mitragliere, cannoniere, ...
- Spanish:artillero, cañonero, ...
- Portuguese:artilheiro, gunner, ...
- Chinese:炮手, 炮兵, ...
- Japanese:砲手, ガンナー, ...
- Arabic:مِدْفَعِي, رَامِي مِدْفَع, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹתְחָן, שַׂחְקָן מַגִּיעַ, ...
- Russian:стрелок, пушкарь, ...
- Ukrainian:стрілець, гарматник, ...
- Hindi:तोपची, तोपखाना सैनिक, ...
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