gunnery

• Substantif désignant l'art de concevoir, d'employer et de manœuvrer de grosses pièces d'artillerie ou des canons, ainsi que la pratique du tir de ces armes, notamment dans un contexte militaire.

A noun referring to the design, operation, and tactical use of large guns or artillery, now largely replaced by more modern terms in military contexts.

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1. Artillery operationC1formal

   The design, operation, and tactical use of large guns and artillery.

   artillerie (conduite et usage tactique)

   • The soldiers trained in gunnery at the military base.
   • Gunnery practice is essential for naval warfare.
   • He studied advanced gunnery techniques in the academy.

   Synonymesartillery

2. Shooting skillC1formal

   The skill or science of operating and firing guns accurately.

   Tir (aptitude)

   • The officer demonstrated excellent gunnery during the competition.
   • Gunnery drills are held every week to maintain proficiency.
   • The team's gunnery accuracy improved after months of training.

   Synonymesmarksmanshipshooting