gunner
(noun)
ˈɡʌnər
Definitions
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A member of the armed forces who operates a gun.
A maestro of the thunderous symphony, conjuring iron dragons to dance across distant skies.Example: The gunner was skilled in operating the artillery in battle.
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A person skilled in the use of guns, especially a marksman.
With eyes like a hawk and nerves of steel, he orchestrates destiny with the flick of a finger.Example: As a gunner, he was known for his accuracy and precision.
Origin
Late Middle English: from gun + -er, perhaps influenced by Old Norse gunnr ‘war’.
Synonyms
artilleryman, marksman, shooter