gunner

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, управляющего орудием, особенно крупным, таким как пушка или пулемёт, или члена военного артиллерийского расчёта.

A noun referring to a person who operates a gun, especially a large one such as a cannon or machine gun, or a member of a military artillery crew.

1. Military roleB2formal

   A person who operates a gun, especially on a ship, aircraft, or in an artillery unit.

   Наводчик

   • The gunner aimed the cannon at the enemy ship.
   • He served as a gunner on a bomber during the war.
   • The tank gunner received a commendation for his accuracy.

   Synonymsartillerymancannoneer

2. Sports positionB2informalbritish

   A player in certain sports, such as soccer or hockey, known for scoring goals; a striker.

   Бомбардир

   • He is the team's top gunner this season.
   • The gunner scored a hat-trick in the final match.
   • Every team needs a reliable gunner to finish chances.

   Synonymsattackerforwardscorerstriker

3. Slang for ambitious studentC1slangamerican

   A highly motivated and competitive student, often in a medical or academic context, who strives for top grades.

   Карьерист

   • She's a total gunner in her pre-med classes.
   • The gunners in the study group always answer first.
   • Don't be such a gunner; relax a little.

   Synonymsoverachieverstriver