armorer
Americannoun
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a person who manufactures, repairs, or services firearms.
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an enlisted person in charge of the upkeep of small arms, machine guns, ammunition, and the like.
Etymology
Origin of armorer
1350–1400; Middle English; replacing Middle English armurer < Anglo-French, Old French armurier. See armor, -er 2
Example Sentences
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Alec was initially charged with involuntary manslaughter in January 2023, along with armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, and while prosecutors ultimately dismissed all charges against him, the stigma surrounding the actor—and his home—remained, according to Lenz.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025
The original armorer in the film, Hannah Gutierrez, was convicted by a jury in March for involuntary manslaughter in Hutchins’ death.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025
"For these infections in dogs and poultry, Enterococcus is acting as E. coli's armorer," Walker says.
From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024
A New Mexico judge will weigh whether “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez should be given a new trial amid allegations that prosecutors concealed evidence in the on-set shooting case.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024
Nina Yermakova, an armorer in the 586th, got nicknamed the “USSR Honorable Singer” by her regiment.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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