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Definition of gunnery

gunnery

/ˈɡʌn.ɚ.i/
gun · ner · y
Plural:gunneries
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• noun

1

The science, art, and practice of designing, constructing, and operating large firearms or heavy artillery.

Example

"Naval cadets spent several weeks studying the mathematical principles of ballistics and gunnery."

2

Heavy guns or artillery collectively, or the firing of such weapons.

Example

"The historical maritime museum features an extensive exhibit on 19th-century naval gunnery."

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• Rhymes for gunnery

• Nearby Words

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gunner
gunnera
gunnery
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gunnysack
gunplay

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, formed from the noun "gun" (or "gunner") plus the suffix "-ery", denoting an art, craft, or collective class of equipment.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gunnery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gunnery
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