tail gunner

English

Noun

tail gunner (plural tail gunners)

1. One who operates the gun or guns in the tail of a military aircraft, usually a bomber.
2. (colloquial) One whose function in an organization is to defend it from attackers, for example, in public relations or public affairs.

Usage notes

• In modern aircraft, such weapons would not be operated by dedicated personnel.

Synonyms

• rear gunner
• Tail End Charlie

Translations

one who operates the gun in the tail of a military aircraft

• Finnish: peräampuja
• Japanese: 尾部銃手 (びぶじゅうしゅ, bibu-jūshu)

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