1
: a soldier or airman who operates or aims a gun
2
: one who hunts with a gun
3
: a warrant officer who supervises ordnance and ordnance stores
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During the Vietnam War, Chinese antiaircraft gunners routinely shot at American planes over North Vietnam, and Chinese aircraft engaged U.S. jets that crossed into Chinese airspace.
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Carter Malkasian, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
Reid had some praise for Thornton a couple weeks ago, and the receiver has also worked as a gunner on special teams in recent practices, which could help his roster versatility.
—Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
Three crew members — the bombardier, navigator and gunner — parachuted to safety and wound up in a German prisoner of war camp.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Ward would slide into action in the event of injury, and Thomas gives the Vikings a reliable gunner in punt coverage.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Carter Malkasian, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
Reid had some praise for Thornton a couple weeks ago, and the receiver has also worked as a gunner on special teams in recent practices, which could help his roster versatility.
—Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
Three crew members — the bombardier, navigator and gunner — parachuted to safety and wound up in a German prisoner of war camp.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Ward would slide into action in the event of injury, and Thomas gives the Vikings a reliable gunner in punt coverage.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Gunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunner. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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gunner
noun
gun·ner
ˈgən-ər 
1
: one who operates or aims a gun
2
: one who hunts with a gun
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