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Trooper vs Gunner - What's the difference?

trooper | gunner |

In military|lang=en terms the difference between trooper and gunner

is that trooper is (military) a soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour abbreviated tpr while gunner is (military) artillery soldier, or such who holds private rank abbreviated.

As nouns the difference between trooper and gunner

is that trooper is (military) a soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour abbreviated tpr while gunner is (military) artillery soldier, or such who holds private rank abbreviated.

trooper

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (military) A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour. Abbreviated Tpr.
  • A cavalry horse; charger.
  • A soldier.
  • (British) A troopship.
  • (US) A state trooper.
  • One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence.
    • He was a real trooper about taking care of the kids for the weekend.

    Synonyms

    * (military) cavalryman, horse soldier, crewman, armoured soldier, armored soldier * (military) zipperhead (Canadian military slang) * (person able to endure hardship) survivor, tough cookie

    Derived terms

    * swear like a trooper

    Related terms

    * trouper

    References

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    Anagrams

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    gunner

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (soccer) someone connected with , as a fan, player, coach etc.
  • *{{quote-news
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