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Gunner vs Marksman - What's the difference?

gunner | marksman |

As nouns the difference between gunner and marksman

is that gunner is (military) artillery soldier, or such who holds private rank abbreviated while marksman is a man or person skilled in shooting (a gun) at a target.

gunner

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (soccer) someone connected with , as a fan, player, coach etc.
  • *{{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=January 8 , author=Chris Bevan , title=Arsenal 1 - 1 Leeds , work=BBC citation , page= , passage=The Gunners dominated for long periods but, against the run of play, Denilson fouled Max Gradel and Robert Snodgrass put Leeds ahead from the spot. }} ----

    marksman

    English

    Noun

    (marksmen)
  • A man or person skilled in shooting (a gun) at a target.
  • (soccer) goalscorer.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=January 22 , author=Phil McNulty , title=Aston Villa 1 - 0 Man City , work=BBC citation , page= , passage=In what was a characteristic Bent display, he made only an occasional impact - but proved once again in front of England coach Fabio Capello that he is one of the most reliable marksmen in the domestic game.}}

    Synonyms

    * (skilled shooter) sharpshooter

    Derived terms

    * markswoman * marksmanship