tail gunner
tail gunner · tail gunners
One who operates the gun or guns in the tail of a military aircraft, usually a bomberOne who operates the gun or guns in the tail of a military aircraft, usually a bomber.
» Tom was a tail gunner.
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2 sensesOne 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.
Examples
1 sentencesTom was a tail gunner.
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: tail gunners| Singular | tail gunner |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsSee also
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