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gunnery

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɡənɝi// UK //ɡˈʌnəɹi// gun·nery

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.


SIMPLE

The soldiers spent the afternoon practicing their gunnery skills.

CONTEXTUAL

Modern naval gunnery requires sophisticated radar systems to track and hit targets at long distances.

COMPLEX

The transition from muzzle-loading to breech-loading cannons in the nineteenth century fundamentally altered the principles of naval gunnery and ship design.

Origin

From gun + -ery.

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