noun
gunnery
GUHN-uhr-ee
noun
1
The design, science, or practice of firing large guns and artillery.
"He specialised in naval gunnery during his years in the navy."
How to Use Gunnery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEverything to do with the science and practice of firing artillery.
Common pairings
gunnery sergeant
gunnery range
naval gunnery
Word Forms
gunneries plural
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Etymology
From gun + the noun-forming suffix -ery.