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Definition 2024
tail_gunner
tail gunner
English
Noun
tail gunner (plural tail gunners)
- One who operates the gun or guns in the tail of a military aircraft, usually a bomber.
- (colloquial) One whose function in an organization is to defend it from attackers, for example, in public relations or public affairs.
Usage notes
- In modern aircraft, such weapons would not be operated by dedicated personnel.
Synonyms
Translations
one who operates the gun in the tail of a military aircraft
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