gunner

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see also: Gunner

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈɡʌn.ɚ/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈɡʌn.ə(ɹ)/

Noun

gunner (plural gunners)

1. (military rank) Artillery soldier, or such who holds private rank. Abbreviated Gnr.
2. A person who operates a gun.
3. (figuratively) An excessive go-getter; one exhibiting over-ambition.
4. (American football) A player on the kicking team whose primary job is to tackle the kickoff returner or punt returner.
5. (UK, slang, soccer) A fan of the Arsenal Football Club.
6. The great northern diver or loon.
7. (UK, Ireland, dialect) The sea bream, especially Pagellus bogaraveo (blackspot sea bream)
8. (basketball) A player who can reliably shoot baskets.

Translations

• French: artilleur
• Italian: artigliere
• Russian: артиллери́ст

Translations

• Russian: стрело́к

Noun

gunner (plural gunners)

1. (regional, Cebu, slang) The person designated to pour drinks in a drinking session.

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Gunner

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Noun

gunner (plural gunners)

1. (soccer) someone connected with Arsenal Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.

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