gun-layer
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.29 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "A ship carries comparatively small guns to repel attacks by torpedo craft. We carry eight twelve-pounders, three three-pounders for the purpose. Each of these guns has its appointed gun-layer who is supposed to shoot straight."
- "The breech is opened by hand and the auto-loader primed, after which the gun-layer aims and stamps on the firing pedal."
- "'Well, comrade Colonel, it's started now!" said a gun-layer."