noun
gunnery
GUHN-uhr-ee
Gunnery (noun) means the design, science, or practice of firing large guns and artillery. Example: “He specialised in naval gunnery during his years in the navy.”
noun
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The design, science, or practice of firing large guns and artillery.
"The 12th march company telephoned claiming that someone in the office had heard that they were waiting to do some shooting practice at moveable targets and that they would only leave after gunnery practice under front conditions."
— Jaroslav Hašek (1973)
"He specialised in naval gunnery during his years in the navy."
How to use gunnery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEverything to do with the science and practice of firing artillery.
Common pairings
gunnery sergeant
gunnery range
naval gunnery
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Word forms
- Plural
- gunneries
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Etymology
From gun + the noun-forming suffix -ery.
Rhymes for gunnery
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What does “gunnery” mean?
The word “gunnery” means the design, science, or practice of firing large guns and artillery. In plain terms, everything to do with the science and practice of firing artillery.
How do you pronounce “gunnery”?
“Gunnery” is pronounced GUHN-uhr-ee (/ˈɡʌn.əɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “gunnery” in a sentence?
Here is “gunnery” used in a sentence: “He specialised in naval gunnery during his years in the navy.”
What part of speech is “gunnery”?
“Gunnery” is a noun.
