plural of tail gunner

plural of machine gunner

One who operates the gun in the rear turret of a bomber. / (colloquial) One whose function in an organization is to defend it from attackers, for example, in public relations or public affairs.

One who operates the gun or guns in the tail of a military aircraft, usually a bomber.

(military) Someone who uses a machine gun.

(archaic, idiomatic, navy) The gun to which sailors were tied to be flogged.

(nautical) A petty officer who assists the gunner.

Alternative spelling of machine-gunner

(archaic, idiomatic, naval) To be flogged or beaten while restrained over a cannon.

Synonym of kiss the gunner's daughter