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Webster 1913 Edition


Gunnery

Gun′ner-y

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Noun.
That branch of military science which comprehends the theory of projectiles, and the manner of constructing and using ordnance.

Webster 1828 Edition


Gunnery

GUN'NERY

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Noun.
The act of charging, directing and firing guns, as cannon, mortars and the like. Gunnery is founded on the science of projectiles.