tailgunner Definition
a member of the crew of a military aircraft who operates a machine gun at the rear of the plane.
Using tailgunner: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tailgunner" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The tailgunner was responsible for protecting the aircraft from attacks from behind.
Example
During World War II, many tailgunners lost their lives in air battles.
tailgunner Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for tailgunner
- gunner
- rear gunner
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Summary: tailgunner in Brief
A 'tailgunner' [teyl-guhn-er] is a crew member of a military aircraft who operates a machine gun at the rear of the plane. Their primary responsibility is to protect the aircraft from attacks from behind. During World War II, many tailgunners lost their lives in air battles.
