Artilleryman: meaning, definitions and examples

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artilleryman

 

[ ษ‘หrหˆtษชlษ™riหŒmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military role

An artilleryman is a soldier who operates heavy military guns and artillery during combat. They are responsible for the transportation, setup, and firing of large-caliber weapons used in warfare. Artillerymen play a crucial role in providing fire support to ground troops and are trained in the techniques of targeting and adjusting fire. Their expertise helps in maximizing the effectiveness of artillery in battle situations.

Synonyms

cannoneer, field artillery soldier, gunner

Examples of usage

  • The artilleryman adjusted the calibration for the cannon.
  • During the operation, the artilleryman reported targeted coordinates.
  • Each artilleryman has to complete rigorous training for efficiency.
  • The artilleryman was praised for his accurate fire on the enemy position.

Translations

Translations of the word "artilleryman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น artilheiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‹เคชเคšเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Artillerist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ artilleryman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ั‚ะธะปะตั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ artylerzysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ฒๅ…ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท artilleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ artillero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›lostล™elec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ delostrelec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚ฎๅ…ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ topniลกtvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fallbyrรฐingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ะธะปะปะตั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artillerist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ artillero

Word origin

The term 'artilleryman' originates from the word 'artillery', which has roots in the French word 'artillerie', referring to the equipment used in warfare. The use of artillery in battle has been documented since ancient times, evolving from simple catapults and trebuchets to more sophisticated cannons and howitzers. The role of the artilleryman became formally recognized during the introduction of gunpowder weaponry in the late Middle Ages. As warfare progressed into the modern era, the training and specialization of artillery units became increasingly important, leading to distinct ranks and roles within military organizations. The term itself became widely used in the 18th century as artillery units started to form in armies across Europe, further cementing the significance of this role in military operations.