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artilleryman

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐɾ.tiˈʎɐj.ɾu/ar·ti·lhei·ro

Definitions

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1

A soldier who specializes in operating artillery (cannons, howitzers, etc.).

Usage examples

The artilleryman calculated the firing range with precision.
The battery was composed of six artillerymen.

Synonyms

Common combinations

naval gunneranti-aircraft gunnerchief gunner
2

In football and other sports, the player who scores many goals; the best scorer.

Usage examples

The striker was the league's top scorer.
The team needs an effective top scorer.

Common combinations

team's top scorertournament top scorerleading scorer