gun|ner

gun|ner
gun|ner «GUHN uhr», noun.
1. a man trained to fire artillery; soldier who handles and fires cannon: »

The gunner fired the cannon in a salute as the flag was raised.

2. a naval warrant officer in charge of a ship's guns.
3. the member of a gun crew in the artillery who sets the elevation and direction of fire.
4. British. a member of an artillery unit.
5. a member of the crew of certain military aircraft who has charge of a gun.
6. a person who hunts with a gun.

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