1
: a soldier or airman who operates or aims a gun
2
: one who hunts with a gun
3
: a warrant officer who supervises ordnance and ordnance stores
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The Mastiff’s gunner opened fire with a .50-caliber machine gun, shredding the Russians’ shelter.
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David Axe, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Season-long struggles for teammate Sergio Pérez meant that Verstappen was frequently left without a rear gunner in his fights at the front, further tipping the odds against him, but the Dutchman isn’t a multi-time world champion for no reason.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
As waist gunner, Kolofa’s assignment was to protect his aircraft from attacking planes.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
That leaves the door open for Conley, who’s an excellent gunner and ideal backup for Aiyuk at the X receiver position.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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David Axe, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Season-long struggles for teammate Sergio Pérez meant that Verstappen was frequently left without a rear gunner in his fights at the front, further tipping the odds against him, but the Dutchman isn’t a multi-time world champion for no reason.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
As waist gunner, Kolofa’s assignment was to protect his aircraft from attacking planes.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
That leaves the door open for Conley, who’s an excellent gunner and ideal backup for Aiyuk at the X receiver position.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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“Gunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunner. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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gunner
noun
gun·ner
ˈgən-ər 
1
: one who operates or aims a gun
2
: one who hunts with a gun
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