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gunnery

[ guhn-uh-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the art and science of constructing and operating guns, gun, especially large guns. gun.
the act of firing guns. gun.
guns gun collectively.

gunnery

/ ˈɡʌnərɪ /

the art and science of the efficient design and use of ordnance, esp artillery
guns collectively
the use and firing of guns
modifier of, relating to, or concerned with heavy guns, as in warfare
a gunnery officer

Origin of gunnery¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; gun ¹ + -ery

Tawanda "Tee" Hanible, a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps, was among them.

Gunnery Sgt. Tawanda Hanible said she joined the Marines after her brother enlisted, leaving behind her children to go to war.

The tailor of the fairy tale with his "seven at a blow" is not in it with the gunnery Lieutenant of a battleship.

Their gunnery won't run to it—was never meant to run to it—and with five going aeroplanes we can't do the spotting.

He paid particular attention to gunnery, and the "Shannon" ere long gained a unique reputation for excellence of shooting.

"Makes one feel jolly rotten," remarked Eccles, the "Royal Oak's" gunnery jack.

The gunnery of the Chinese artilleryman improved, and gaunt breaches were formed in the walls.

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