gunn

n. [ See Gunwale. ] 1. A gunwale. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) A small, eel-shaped, marine fish of the genus Murænoides; esp., M. gunnellus of Europe and America; -- called also gunnel fish, butterfish, rock eel. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who works a gun or cannon, whether on land, sea, or in the air; a cannoneer. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A warrant officer in the navy having charge of the ordnance on a vessel. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Zool.) (a) The great northern diver or loon. See Loon. (b) The sea bream. [ Prov. Eng. or Irish ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Gunner's daughter, the gun to which men or boys were lashed for punishment. [ Sailor's slang ] W. C. Russell. --
tail gunner (Mil.) A member of the crew of a bomber airplane who operates the defensive gun at the rear of the airplane. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

n. That branch of military science which comprehends the theory of projectiles, and the manner of constructing and using ordnance. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Mining.) Space left by the removal of ore. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The act or practice of hunting or shooting game with a gun. [ 1913 Webster ]

The art of gunning was but little practiced. Goldsmith.