Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
machine-gunner
noun
/məˈʃiːn ˈɡʌnər/
Definition
A soldier who operates a machine gun.
Examples
- The machine-gunner took position behind the sandbags for cover.
- During the battle, the machine-gunner provided crucial suppressive fire against enemy troops.
Meaning
The term refers to a person, typically in the armed forces, responsible for handling a machine gun during combat situations.
Synonyms
- gunner
- sharpshooter
- marksman
