gunnery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The science of guns and gunfire, including aspects of bullet flight and impact.
  2. The design and manufacture of guns, particularly those of a large caliber.
  3. The firing of guns.
  4. A place where guns are tested, or where people are trained in their use.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌn.əɹ.i/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-gunnery.wav

Word forms

gunnery gunneries

Etymology

From gun + -ery.

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