cannoneer (Meaning)
cannoneer (n)
a serviceman in the artillery
cannoneer (n.)
Alt. of Cannonier
Synonyms & Antonyms of cannoneer
Synonyms:
- partizan
- raider
- dragoon
- spearman
- lancer
- foot soldier
- cuirassier
- pikeman
- crossbowman
- militiaman
- infantryman
- guardsman
- cavalryman
- Confederate
- commando
- footman
- jarhead
- doughboy
Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
Synonyms:
- irregular
- minuteman
- Federal
- carabinier
- GI
- paramilitary
- Continental
- grunt
- counterguerrilla
- guerilla
- servicewoman
- cavalier
- guerrilla
- carabineer
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
cannoneer Sentence Examples
- The cannoneer skillfully loaded the cannon with gunpowder and shot.
- The cannoneer adjusted the elevation of the cannon to target the enemy ship.
- As a cannoneer, his duties involved maintaining the artillery pieces and ensuring they were ready for battle.
- The cannoneer braced himself against the recoil of the cannon as it fired.
- The cannoneer aimed the cannon with precision, taking into account wind speed and distance.
- The cannoneer meticulously cleaned and polished the cannon after each use.
- Despite the chaos of battle, the cannoneer remained focused on his task of firing the cannon.
- The cannoneer took pride in his role as part of the artillery crew, knowing the importance of his contributions to the battle.
- The cannoneer's expertise was evident as he efficiently loaded and fired the cannon, quickly reloading for the next shot.
- The captain commended the cannoneer for his bravery and skill in manning the artillery during the intense firefight.
FAQs About the word cannoneer
a serviceman in the artilleryAlt. of Cannonier
ranger, archer, gunner, marine, mortarman, rifleman, musketeer,artilleryman, partizan, raider
civilian, civilian,,
The cannoneer skillfully loaded the cannon with gunpowder and shot.
The cannoneer adjusted the elevation of the cannon to target the enemy ship.
As a cannoneer, his duties involved maintaining the artillery pieces and ensuring they were ready for battle.
The cannoneer braced himself against the recoil of the cannon as it fired.
