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gun·ner·y
/
ˈgʌn
ə
ri
/
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[
guhn
-
uh
-ree
]
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noun
1.
the
art
and science of constructing and operating
guns
, especially large
guns
.
2.
the act of firing
guns
.
3.
guns
collectively.
Origin:
1490–1500;
gun
1
+
-ery
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gunnery
(ˈɡʌnərɪ)
—
n
1.
the art and science of the efficient design and use of ordnance, esp artillery
2.
guns collectively
3.
the use and firing of guns
4.
(
modifier
) of, relating to, or concerned with heavy guns, as in warfare:
a gunnery officer
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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