gunner

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que maneja o dispara una pieza de artillería, especialmente una de gran calibre como un cañón o una ametralladora, o a un miembro de una tripulación de artillería militar.

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.

   Artillero

   • 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.

   Sinónimosartillerymancannoneer

2. Sports positionB2informalbritish

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

   Delantero goleador

   • 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.

   Sinónimosattackerforwardscorerstriker

3. Slang for ambitious studentC1slangamerican

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

   estudiante ambicioso y competitivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosoverachieverstriver