1. the art, practice, or science of designing, manufacturing, or firing guns and artillery
Usage: military
2. the use of guns collectively, especially in military operations
Usage: military

Examples

• The naval academy offers courses in gunnery and navigation.
• His expertise in gunnery made him a valuable asset to the artillery unit.
• The ship’s gunnery officer coordinated the firing sequence.
• Modern gunnery relies heavily on computer-assisted targeting systems.
• The soldiers practiced gunnery techniques at the firing range.
• Advances in gunnery have greatly improved battlefield accuracy.