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gunner

noun

Definition of gunner

as in archer

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Recent Examples of gunner Charles developed into the Jets’ best gunner on special teams in 2023 and 2024 before tearing his ACL late in the 2024 season — an injury that also cost him all of 2025. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Those seated in the gunner or engineer positions will also be treated to additional clips of Grogu via their adjacent flight panels, the young alien here portrayed as something of a playful pet of a child who is exaggeratedly chill during the commotion. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026 Each guest has one of three jobs — pilot, gunner or engineer — and how well each rider performs determines the success of the mission. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 The tank carried a crew of 5, including the driver, radio operator/hull machine gunner, commander, gunner, and loader. — Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gunner

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Noun

Similarly, the composer used a lyre to create the sound of a bow being strung — a key motif for Odysseus, who is a master archer.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026
At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of archer

Noun

On Saturday night, Fort Worth police shot and killed another suspect who pulled a gun on officers following a short car chase that ended near the I-35W service road on the city’s far south side, Garcia said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Officers, with their guns drawn, ordered Alan Triana to the ground.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of gun

Noun

Fellow sportsman Jannik Sinner hoisted the Wimbledon trophy with his go-to Rolex Daytona on his wrist.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Here is a film where fascists literally organize a soccer game for propaganda purposes, hoping to stage a sportsman-like event that will soften the public perception of their brutal regime.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 June 2026

Definition of sportsman

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One gunman surrendered after being confronted by police while authorities are searching for another shooter who fled Seattle Center, which was hosting the Bite of Seattle event, Assistant Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis said.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 27 July 2026
The gunman seen in the video — wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts, a backwards black baseball cap, white socks and black slides — fired off multiple rounds toward the group before fleeing the scene.

— Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

Definition of gunman

Noun

The Tennessee native had been a crane operator, homestead farmer and ardent hunter, according to an online obituary.

— Robin Gibson, USA Today, 27 July 2026
The newest high-tech weapon in the endless war against the world’s deadliest killer is a miniature hunter-killer drone that chops mosquitoes out of mid-air.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Definition of hunter

Noun

Idaho’s prison system has nearly completed execution chamber upgrades to carry out the death penalty by firing squad as the state’s lead method and will have a team of riflemen ready to go by the time a state law takes effect this summer.

— Kevin Fixler April 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Oforah was an infantry rifleman.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026

Definition of rifleman

Noun

An unconventional friendship with the rebellious, daring huntress Sely supports her journey to self-realisation and acceptance.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
The ballet, about the romance between a regal huntress and a simple shepherd in ancient Greece, features Léo Delibes’ memorable score.

— Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of huntress

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