cannonier

Translations

cannoniernoun
cannoniers
pl
Countable; archaic variant of "cannoneer" meaning an artillery gunner.
канонирустар.; военно-исторический термин для артиллерийского наводчика/служителя
The regiment’s cannoniers kept up a steady barrage throughout the night.
Канониры полка всю ночь вели непрерывный огонь.
Additional translations
артиллеристболее современное общее обозначение солдата-артиллериста
Synonyms
piece man
artillery soldier
ordnance man
cannonieradjective
Attributive use relating to cannoniers or artillery; relational, no comparative forms.
артиллерийскийотносящийся к артиллерии или канонирам
Cannonier equipment was stored separately.
Артиллерийское снаряжение хранилось отдельно.
Additional translations
канонирскийредк.; исторически относящийся к канонирам

Definitions

cannoniernoun
A soldier who operates or is responsible for firing a cannon; an artillery gunner (archaic).
The regiment’s cannoniers kept up a steady barrage throughout the night.
cannonieradjective
Relating to cannoniers or artillery.
The cannonier detachment prepared the field guns for inspection.