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Gunner

/ɡˈʌnər/
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(noun) An artillery soldier, especially one who holds private rank.

Tim's uncle was a machine gunner on a helicopter in Vietnam.
Sami was known around the town as Gunner.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ was responsible for aiming and firing the heavy artillery pieces during the naval engagement.

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