gunner
/ˈɡʌnər/
noun
- A person who operates or fires a gun, especially in the military or on a ship or aircraft.
- During the battle, the gunner fired round after round from the tank.
- The gunner aimed the cannon at the enemy fort.
- The helicopter's gunner provided cover fire for the soldiers below.
- A person who shoots a gun as a sport or hobby.
- The hunting club welcomed new gunners to their annual event.
- She is a skilled gunner who competes in clay pigeon shooting.
- As a young gunner, he practiced at the range every weekend.