Gunnery

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌnəri/

Definitions of gunnery

noun the practice or skill of firing guns

Example Sentences

A1 Soldiers are trained in basic gunnery skills.

A2 The sailor studied naval gunnery techniques.

B1 The army conducted a gunnery exercise to test their accuracy.

B2 The gunnery sergeant was in charge of training new recruits.

C1 The expert gunnery officer was able to hit the target from long range.

C2 The historical novel delved into the intricacies of naval gunnery during the war.

Examples of gunnery in a Sentence

formal The naval officer received specialized training in gunnery tactics.

informal He's really good at gunnery practice on the shooting range.

slang Let's go hit up the gunnery range and show off our skills.

figurative Her sharp wit was like the precision of a skilled gunnery officer.

Grammatical Forms of gunnery

• plural: gunneries
• comparative: more gunnery
• superlative: most gunnery
• present tense: gunnery
• future tense: will gunnery
• perfect tense: has gunnery
• continuous tense: is gunnery
• singular: gunnery
• positive degree: gunnery
• infinitive: to gunnery
• gerund: gunnery
• participle: gunning

Origin and Evolution of gunnery

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'gunnery' originated from the Middle English word 'gunnerie' which was derived from the Old French word 'gonnerie' meaning 'art of war using guns'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'gunnery' has evolved to encompass the broader field of artillery and the use of firearms in military operations.