gunner

Meanings

• noun

  A person who operates or manages a gun or artillery piece.

• noun

  A person who is skilled in the use of firearms.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gunner
gunner , runner , slacker , tracker,acker , packer

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Homophones

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1. gunner (en) : A person who operates or manages a gun or artillery piece.
   

2. gunner (en) : A person who is skilled in the use of firearms.
   

3. gunner (en) : A person who carries or transports something.
   

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Variants

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gunner , gunners , machine gunner , machine gunners , machine-gun , machine-gunned , machine-gunner , machine-gunners , machine-gunning , machine-guns

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Etymology

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From the Old French word gonner, meaning to carry or bear, from the Latin word gonere, to carry, bear, or transport.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gunner' has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

2. During World War II, the Royal Navy used the term 'gunner' to refer to any sailor who was responsible for the operation of a ship's guns.

3. In the United States Navy, the term 'gunner' is used to refer to a sailor who is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship's guns.

4. The highest rank for a gunner in the British Army is 'Gunner Sergeant'.

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Related Concepts

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1. artilleryman: A soldier who specializes in the use of artillery weapons.

2. marksman: A person who is skilled in shooting firearms accurately.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gunner' is often used to refer to a sailor or marine who operates the guns on a ship. In art, there are many depictions of gunners in military paintings and sculptures. In music, there are several songs that use the term 'gunner' in a metaphorical sense, such as 'Gunner's Daughter' by The Clash and 'Gunner' by The Foo Fighters.

How to Memorize "gunner"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing behind a large gun, pulling the trigger and aiming at a target.
   - Visualize a person in military uniform, carrying a heavy gun and marching in a formation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gunner' with the sound of a gun firing.
   - Associate the word 'gunner' with the sight of a person handling a large weapon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'gunner' by associating it with the word 'gun' and the word 'shooter'.
   - Use the acronym GUNNER to remember the different meanings: Gun Operator, Navy Navigator, Underwater Nuclear Reactor Operator, Naval Gunner, and Engineer.

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