Artilleryman
(noun)
A soldier who serves in an artillery unit and operates guns and other weapons.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from artillery + -man.
Examples:
- The artilleryman aimed the cannon at the enemy fortification.
- The veteran artilleryman taught his subordinates the intricacies of firing a howitzer.
- During the battle, the artilleryman performed his duties with skill and precision.
- The artilleryman's job was to provide covering fire for the advancing infantry.
- The artilleryman was a crucial member of the military, providing long-range support to the other units.