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gunnadóir — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cuttlefish noun A squid-like sea creature with eight arms, two long tentacles, and an internal shell, known for squirting dark ink when threatened.
  • Gunner noun A soldier who operates artillery or a mounted gun.

Senses

gunnadóir is used for these senses in English:

  • cuttlefish Any squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened.
  • gunner (military rank) An artillery soldier, especially one who holds private rank.

Gunner — full definition

  1. noun A soldier who operates artillery or a mounted gun.
  2. noun A person who operates any kind of gun or gun-like tool.
  3. noun Informal: an extremely ambitious or overeager person.
  4. noun A supporter or player of Arsenal Football Club, whose nickname is "the Gunners".