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gunnery Synonyms

Another word for gunnery

Choosing another word for gunnery depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
ballistics
Weak
marksmanship

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
artillery
ordnance
weaponry

• Nearby Words

gunmetal
gunnel
gunner
gunnery
gunnybag
gunnysack
gunplay

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gunnery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gunnery
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