Cannoneer

Pronunciation: /kænəˈnɪr/

Definitions of cannoneer

noun A person who operates a cannon or artillery piece

Example Sentences

A1 The cannoneer loaded the cannon with ammunition.

A2 The cannoneer aimed the cannon at the enemy ship.

B1 The cannoneer received special training on how to operate the cannon.

B2 The cannoneer was known for their accuracy in hitting targets from a long distance.

C1 The cannoneer was promoted to a higher rank for their exceptional skills in artillery.

C2 The cannoneer's expertise in handling heavy artillery was unmatched in the military.

Examples of cannoneer in a Sentence

formal The cannoneer carefully loaded the cannon with gunpowder and shot.

informal The cannoneer is the one who shoots the big cannon.

slang Yo, that cannoneer is a real pro at firing those cannons.

figurative As a cannoneer of change, she aimed to disrupt the status quo.

Grammatical Forms of cannoneer

• past tense: cannoneered
• plural: cannoneers
• comparative: more cannoneer
• superlative: most cannoneer
• present tense: cannoneers
• future tense: will cannoneer
• perfect tense: has cannoneered
• continuous tense: is cannoneering
• singular: cannoneer
• positive degree: cannoneer
• infinitive: to cannoneer
• gerund: cannoneering
• participle: cannoneering

Origin and Evolution of cannoneer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'cannoneer' originated from the Middle French word 'canonier' which means artilleryman or gunner.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cannoneer' has evolved to refer specifically to a crew member who operates a cannon or artillery piece on a military ship or in a field artillery unit.