Word Noun
gunnery
n.
uncountable
C1 Advanced US /ˈɡənɝi/ UK /ɡˈʌnəɹi/ gun·nery UK spelling gunneries
Definition
n.the skill and knowledge of using guns, especially in the military. It involves aiming, firing, and hitting a target accurately.
n.the art, science, or practice of using firearms, particularly in a military context. Often refers to the technical proficiency required for accurate shooting and the management of artillery.
Examples
“The soldiers spent the afternoon practicing their gunnery skills.”
“Modern naval gunnery requires sophisticated radar systems to track and hit targets at long distances.”
“The transition from muzzle-loading to breech-loading cannons in the nineteenth century fundamentally altered the principles of naval gunnery and ship design.”
Etymology
From gun + -ery.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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