Gunner Meaning
/ˈɡʌn.ɚ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn artillery soldier, especially one who holds private rank.
nounSomeone connected with Arsenal Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
Sentence Examples
Tim's uncle was a machine gunner on a helicopter in Vietnam.
Sami was known around the town as Gunner.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ loaded the cannon and fired at the enemy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ was responsible for aiming and firing the heavy artillery pieces during the naval engagement.
Word Origin & History
From gunner, in reference to the weapons held in an arsenal.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The Gunners dominated for long periods but, against the run of play, Denilson fouled Max Gradel and Robert Snodgrass put Leeds ahead from the spot."
— 2011 January 8, Chris Bevan, “Arsenal 1 - 1 Leeds”, in BBC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ loaded the cannon and fired at the enemy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ was responsible for aiming and firing the heavy artillery pieces during the naval engagement.