Aerial Gunner

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɛriəl ˈɡʌnər/

Definitions of aerial gunner

noun a person who operates a gun mounted on an aircraft

Example Sentences

A1 The aerial gunner shot down enemy planes during the war.

A2 The aerial gunner received special training to operate the aircraft's weapons.

B1 The aerial gunner was responsible for defending the aircraft from enemy attacks.

B2 The aerial gunner demonstrated exceptional marksmanship skills during combat missions.

C1 The aerial gunner's precision and accuracy were crucial in achieving mission success.

C2 The aerial gunner's expertise in aerial combat tactics set him apart from his peers.

Examples of aerial gunner in a Sentence

formal The aerial gunner was responsible for operating the weapons on board the aircraft.

informal The aerial gunner had the coolest job on the plane, shooting at targets from the sky.

slang Being an aerial gunner is like playing a real-life video game up in the air.

figurative As an aerial gunner, he had a sharp eye and quick reflexes, like a hawk hunting its prey.

Grammatical Forms of aerial gunner

past tense

was an aerial gunner

plural

aerial gunners

comparative

more skilled aerial gunner

superlative

most skilled aerial gunner

present tense

is an aerial gunner

future tense

will be an aerial gunner

perfect tense

has been an aerial gunner

continuous tense

is being an aerial gunner

singular

aerial gunner

positive degree

skilled aerial gunner

infinitive

to be an aerial gunner

gerund

being an aerial gunner

participle

aerial gunner

Origin and Evolution of aerial gunner

First Known Use: 1914 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'aerial gunner' originated during World War I when military aircraft were equipped with machine guns for defensive purposes.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to military personnel trained to operate machine guns on aircraft, the term 'aerial gunner' has evolved to encompass individuals responsible for operating various types of weapons systems aboard aircraft, including missiles and cannons.