mortarman

noun

Definition of mortarmannext
as in rifleman

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Recent Examples of mortarman Freeman was a mortarman, dropping onto the French shore in 1944 with an 18-pound mortar baseplate on his chest, according to Columbus Air Force Base, which honored his service last year. — Doha Madani, NBC News, 5 July 2022 During a simulated battle scenario, the mortarmen were to drive Humvees into a valley and fire mortars at a distant target, to be designated by a white-phosphorus explosion. — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2019 When the wind calmed, the mortarmen tried again, hitting the flag on their fourth try. — Michael M. Phillips, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2017 Machine gunners, mortarmen, and other soldiers that carry heavy equipment on the battlefield could soon get a little help from FORTIS. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 18 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortarman
  1. rifleman
  2. artilleryman
  3. marine
  4. cannoneer
  5. gunner
  6. ranger
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
  • On the corners are statues of an infantryman, sailor, artilleryman and cavalryman, each drawn from actual war dead.
    — Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The name is inspired by the Christian martyr Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen, miners, and those who work with fire or explosive materials.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of artilleryman
Noun
  • Madruga's body was recovered Thursday by a police marine unit, two days after the Volare, a 49-foot (15-meter) cabin cruiser, sank with 20 people aboard after being hit by a wave and capsizing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • Beyond recreational marine, Kinsey Fabrizio, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, sees the same technology, especially physical AI used in AutoCaptain, simplifying many other tasks.
    — Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of marine
Noun
  • Crew can be assigned to the deck or boarding teams, with multiple slots for cannoneers, gunners, and boarders.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Artillery is a delicate skill, with cannoneers assessing topography, air pressure and even the weather at the top of the round’s parabolic arc before taking a shot.
    — Anastacia Galouchka, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2023
Definition of cannoneer
Noun
  • This mode lets one player control the Arwing's pilot (me in this instance), while the other plays the gunner (Jordan), both using a single Joy-Con.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
  • Built by Boeing, the eight-engine B-52 Stratofortress can carry a crew of up to five — a flight commander, a pilot, a radar navigator, an electronic warfare officer and a tail gunner.
    — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Definition of gunner
Noun
  • These events often feature live music, ranger programs, and special guest presenters and artists.
    — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026
  • George Tzikas, a Sacramento County Regional Parks ranger, explained that the river’s currents can change, and that its underwater topography is often a contributing factor in many rescues.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of ranger

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