mortarman

noun

Definition of mortarmannext
as in rifleman

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Recent Examples of mortarman When the wind calmed, the mortarmen tried again, hitting the flag on their fourth try. — Michael M. Phillips, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2017 During a simulated battle scenario, the mortarmen were to drive Humvees into a valley and fire mortars at a distant target, to be designated by a white-phosphorus explosion. — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2019 Machine gunners, mortarmen, and other soldiers that carry heavy equipment on the battlefield could soon get a little help from FORTIS. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 18 May 2017 Freeman was a mortarman, dropping onto the French shore in 1944 with an 18-pound mortar baseplate on his chest, according to Columbus Air Force Base, which honored his service last year. — Doha Madani, NBC News, 5 July 2022
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  1. rifleman
  2. artilleryman
  3. marine
  4. cannoneer
  5. gunner
  6. ranger
Noun
  • Idaho’s prison system has nearly completed execution chamber upgrades to carry out the death penalty by firing squad as the state’s lead method and will have a team of riflemen ready to go by the time a state law takes effect this summer.
    — Kevin Fixler April 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Oforah was an infantry rifleman.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of rifleman
Noun
  • On the corners are statues of an infantryman, sailor, artilleryman and cavalryman, each drawn from actual war dead.
    — Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The name is inspired by the Christian martyr Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen, miners, and those who work with fire or explosive materials.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of artilleryman
Noun
  • Scientists say similar widespread impacts have not yet been documented in the current marine heatwave, but warn that conditions could shift quickly if El Niño strengthens as forecast.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • View gallery - 6 images The global marine industry has been trying to reduce emissions from shipping for years, and making a dent in the 2%-3% of global CO2 emissions from moving 90% of the world's cargo would be no mean feat.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 June 2026
Definition of marine
Noun
  • Crew can be assigned to the deck or boarding teams, with multiple slots for cannoneers, gunners, and boarders.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Artillery is a delicate skill, with cannoneers assessing topography, air pressure and even the weather at the top of the round’s parabolic arc before taking a shot.
    — Anastacia Galouchka, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2023
Definition of cannoneer
Noun
  • This mode lets one player control the Arwing's pilot (me in this instance), while the other plays the gunner (Jordan), both using a single Joy-Con.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
  • Built by Boeing, the eight-engine B-52 Stratofortress can carry a crew of up to five — a flight commander, a pilot, a radar navigator, an electronic warfare officer and a tail gunner.
    — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Definition of gunner
Noun
  • Watchman Campground at Zion National Park Near the Virgin River, Watchman Campground offers easy access to hiking trails, biking, ranger programs, photography and stargazing.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • One climber slipped and fell about 700 feet after his equipment was not properly fastened, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and climbing ranger Nick Meyers.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of ranger

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“Mortarman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortarman. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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