gunner
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɡʌnɚ/ · UK /ˈɡʌnə/
Forms: gunners
gunner means: A person who operates a gun, especially on a military vehicle or aircraft.
noun
A person who operates a gun, especially on a military vehicle or aircraft.
- The gunner aimed at the target.
- The helicopter carried two door gunners.
- A rear gunner protected the aircraft from attack.
A soldier who serves in a unit that uses large guns, especially one of the lowest rank.
- He joined the army as a gunner.
- The regiment's gunners trained on heavy artillery.
- Two young gunners were posted to the same battery.
Questions about gunner
What does gunner mean?
A person who operates a gun, especially on a military vehicle or aircraft.
What is gunner in other languages?
Türkçe: nişancı · Español: artillero · Français: tireur · Deutsch: Richtschütze · Italiano: mitragliere · 日本語: 砲手
How do you pronounce gunner?
In American English /ˈɡʌnɚ/; in British English /ˈɡʌnə/.
How do you use gunner in a sentence?
The gunner aimed at the target. The helicopter carried two door gunners.
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