Synonyms for gunner
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : guhn-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈgʌn ər |
Définition of gunner
Origin :- mid-14c., gonner "one who works a cannon," agent noun from gun.
- noun shooter of gun
- On this the gunner said he would go aft, and speak to Mr. Osgood on the subject.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- There he is now, bending over to speak to the gunner; you remember Louis, the gunner, don't you?
- Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
- As he stood there deep in thought, he was joined by Hagthorpe, Wolverstone, and Ogle the gunner.
- Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
- Master Leigh was cursing his gunner for having aimed too high.
- Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
- A figure from the pages of Ovid, metamorphosed to a gunner of Santa Anna!
- Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
- “Yes,” continued the gunner, though the words came with an effort.
- Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
- All this the gunner reported at once to his commanding officer.
- Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad
- “You will take possession of them,” said Heemskirk to the gunner.
- Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad
- The Dutch gunner appeared on the forecastle of the Bonito, and with him a couple of men.
- Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad
- There was a gunner near Stafford who worked in silence and rested from his work in silence.
- Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
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