Cannoneer: meaning, definitions and examples

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cannoneer

 

[ kรฆnษ™หˆnษชr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military role

A cannoneer is a soldier who operates a cannon or artillery piece. This role involves loading, aiming, and firing the cannon during military engagements. Cannoneers are crucial for providing heavy firepower support in battles.

Synonyms

artilleryman, cannon operator, gunner

Examples of usage

  • The cannoneer skillfully aimed the cannon at the enemy fortifications.
  • During the battle, the cannoneers worked tirelessly to reload and fire.
  • The training for a cannoneer includes learning about artillery mechanics.
  • In historical reenactments, cannoneers demonstrate their firing techniques.

Translations

Translations of the word "cannoneer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canhoneiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‹เคชเคšเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kanoniere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penembak meriam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ั‚ะธะปะตั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ artylerzysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ฒๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canonnier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ artillero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูุนุฌูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›lostล™elec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ delostrelec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚ฎๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ topniฤar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fallbitar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะตาฃะฑั–ั€ะตะบัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒคแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ topรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ artillero

Etymology

The term 'cannoneer' originates from the word 'cannon,' which itself is derived from the Latin 'canna,' meaning 'tube' or 'pipe.' The use of cannons in warfare dates back to the 14th century, with the weapon evolving from simple siege engines to more complex pieces of artillery. Cannoneers became essential as armies began to utilize gunpowder weapons more extensively. Over time, the role included specialized training in operating these large weapons, leading to the formalization of artillery units within military structures. The term 'cannoneer' has been used since at least the 16th century, reflecting the strategic importance of artillery in battlefield success.