cannoneer

/ˌkænəˈnɪr/
noun
  1. A soldier who operates or fires a cannon or large gun.
    • The young cannoneer learned how to clean and maintain the cannon after each use.
    • During the battle, each cannoneer worked quickly to load and fire the artillery.
    • The cannoneer aimed the heavy cannon at the enemy fortress.
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