cannoneer

[ kan-uh-neer ]

noun

1. an artilleryman.

cannoneer

/ ˌkænəˈnɪə /

noun

1. (formerly) a soldier who served and fired a cannon; artilleryman

Other Words From

• cannon·eering noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cannoneer¹

From the Middle French word canonnier, dating back to 1555–65. See cannon, -eer

Example Sentences

Two hours later those cannon were fired, and unluckily killed the cannoneer who had given Lilly a timely warning.

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The cannoneer chose the densest red of the advancing mass, and sent the shot straight to the mark.

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Yes, and the moat Fill'd up; the cannoneer hath done his parts; We may enter six abreast.

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The gun was free to pass, and it passed, each cannoneer and driver looking once at John Agnor, lying dead with a steady face.

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Many a cannoneer had sought rest on his back on the march, but none had ventured on so high a perch when going into battle.

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