Meaning & Definition of word "Gunner"

Gunner

/ˈɡʌnər/

1. A member of a military artillery unit responsible for operating a gun.
- Example: The gunner expertly aimed the artillery piece during the training exercise.
2. A player in a sport, typically football (soccer), known for their ability to shoot or score goals.
- Example: As the team's top gunner, she scored over twenty goals last season.
3. In naval or military context, a person who operates a naval gun.
- Example: The gunner on the ship was responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the ship's cannons.
4. A slang term for an aggressive or forceful person who is known for their assertiveness.
- Example: He's a real gunner in negotiations, always pushing for the best deal possible.

From Middle English 'gunner', deriving from 'gun', which itself is of Scandinavian origin.

gunner be:

An expression meaning 'will likely' or 'is going to'.

blind gunner:

A shooter who is firing without being able to see the target.

gunner's mate:

A junior assistant to a gunner.

artillery:

Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.

marksman:

A person skilled in shooting.

shooter:

A person who shoots, especially with a firearm.

Meaning: A person who is overly aggressive or eager to shoot.

Example Sentence: He's such a gunner, always looking for a reason to pull the trigger.

Meaning: Someone who is very competitive or ambitious.

Example Sentence: In our group, she's the gunner who always wants to be the best.