noun
- soldiers who operate artillery weapons such as cannons, howitzers, or missile systems
Usage: military
Examples
- The artillerists loaded the cannon with precision during the battle.
- Experienced artillerists can calculate firing angles quickly.
- The regiment’s artillerists trained extensively with the new howitzers.
- During the siege, the artillerists provided crucial fire support.
- Modern artillerists use computer systems to improve accuracy.
- The artillerists adjusted their aim based on the spotter’s coordinates.