gunner

noun gun·ner \ˈgə-nər\

: a soldier who operates a large gun

: a soldier in the British artillery

Full Definition of GUNNER

: a soldier or airman who operates or aims a gun

: one who hunts with a gun

: a warrant officer who supervises ordnance and ordnance stores

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14th century

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noun gun·ner \ˈgə-nər\

: a person who operates a gun

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