gunnery Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡʌn.əɹ.i/
What Does Gunnery Mean?
As a noun, gunnery means The science of guns and gunfire, including aspects of bullet flight and impact. It can also mean The design and manufacture of guns, particularly those of a large caliber.
Word Facts for Gunnery
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡʌn.əɹ.i/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | gunneries |
Gunnery Definition (Noun)
- The science of guns and gunfire, including aspects of bullet flight and impact.
- The design and manufacture of guns, particularly those of a large caliber.
- The firing of guns.
- A place where guns are tested, or where people are trained in their use.
Synonyms of Gunnery
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Gunnery synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gunnery (usually uncountable, plural gunneries)
Words That Rhyme With Gunnery
Origin of Gunnery
From gun + -ery.
Pronouncing Gunnery
The standard pronunciation of gunnery is /ˈɡʌn.əɹ.i/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɡʌn).