tail gunner en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tail gunners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
Synonyms
rear gunner · Tail End Charlie
Translations (4)
cs zadní střelec (one who operates the gun in the tail of a military aircraft) · ja 尾部銃手 (one who operates the gun in the tail of a military aircraft) · fi peräampuja (one who operates the gun in the tail of a military aircraft) · pl strzelec ogonowy (one who operates the gun in the tail of a military aircraft)