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nner
Plural
gunners
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a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns
- The gunner adjusted the artillery's elevation before firing at the distant target.
- Gunners on the battleship manned the anti-aircraft guns during the intense naval battle.
- As a skilled gunner, he earned a reputation for precision and accuracy on the firing range.
- The helicopter gunner provided covering fire for the ground troops during the extraction mission.
- Gunners in the tank unit trained rigorously to maintain proficiency in operating their weapons systems.
Synonyms:
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someone who's aggressively competitive, especially in school or sports
- That med student's a total gunner, always answering first.
- Nobody likes the gunners who brag after every exam.
- He's been a gunner since high school football.
- Chill, don't be such a gunner; it's just practice.
- The class gunner sat front row with his hand up again.