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cannoneer

[ kan-uh-neer ]

noun

  1. an artilleryman.


cannoneer

/ ˌkænəˈnɪə /

noun

  1. (formerly) a soldier who served and fired a cannon; artilleryman
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • cannon·eering noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cannoneer1

From the Middle French word canonnier, dating back to 1555–65. See cannon, -eer
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Example Sentences

Two hours later those cannon were fired, and unluckily killed the cannoneer who had given Lilly a timely warning.

The cannoneer chose the densest red of the advancing mass, and sent the shot straight to the mark.

Yes, and the moat Fill'd up; the cannoneer hath done his parts; We may enter six abreast.

The gun was free to pass, and it passed, each cannoneer and driver looking once at John Agnor, lying dead with a steady face.

Many a cannoneer had sought rest on his back on the march, but none had ventured on so high a perch when going into battle.

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