noun
- a soldier who operates artillery weapons such as cannons or missile systems
Usage: military
Examples
- The experienced artillerist calculated the trajectory for the cannon shot.
- Each artillerist in the battery was trained to operate multiple weapon systems.
- The artillerist adjusted the elevation of the howitzer before firing.
- During the battle, the skilled artillerist provided crucial fire support.
- The army recruited new artillerists to man the coastal defense guns.
- An artillerist must understand ballistics and range calculations.