Meaning of gun-layer | Babel Free

Definitions

A soldier who is assigned to aim and fire a mounted machine gun such as that on the turret of a tank.

Examples

“A ship carries comparatively small guns to repel attacks by torpedo craft. We carry eight twelve-pounders, three three-pounders for the purpose. Each of these guns has its appointed gun-layer who is supposed to shoot straight.”

“The breech is opened by hand and the auto-loader primed, after which the gun-layer aims and stamps on the firing pedal.”

“'Well, comrade Colonel, it's started now!" said a gun-layer.”

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