gunnery

noun
UK: /ˈɡʌn.ər.i/
US: /ˈɡʌn.ɚ.i/

  1. The art or science of using and aiming guns, especially large guns on ships or tanks.

    1. He studied gunnery in the military academy.
    2. The ship's gunnery was so precise that it destroyed the enemy target with ease.

  2. The skill in aiming and firing guns accurately.

    1. Her gunnery skills were very impressive.
    2. Effective gunnery is essential for success in naval battles and requires precision.

Synonyms

artillery ballistics

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gunnery" in English means: The art or science of using and aiming guns, especially large guns on ships or tanks., The skill in aiming and firing guns accurately..

The phonetic transcription of "gunnery" is /ˈɡʌn.ər.i/ in British English and /ˈɡʌn.ɚ.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gunnery": artillery, ballistics.

Example usage of "gunnery": "He studied gunnery in the military academy.". More examples on the page.