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gunlayer en · NOUN

Etymology

From gun + layer.

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of gun-layer.
   alt of gun-layer
   • In the heavier type of the secondary armament — that is to say, the 6-in. mountings — the gunlayer is accommodated in a seat close up to the trunnions of the gun, and has the eye-piece of the telescope approximately on the centre of the trunnions of the gun. 1913, Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies, Brassey's Naval Annual, page 347:
   • The gunlayer trained his gun as the aeroplane approached. 2010, John Slader, The Fourth Service:
   • The gunlayer manipulated the mounting by various movements of the control handles, which were linked to balanced pistons in the universal control valve box. 1985, John Lambert, The Fairmile 'D' Motor Torpedo Boat, page 16:

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