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bombardier

Pronunciation: /ˌbɒmbəˈdɪə/

Definition of bombardier

noun

1a rank of non-commissioned officer in certain artillery regiments, equivalent to corporal.

2a member of a bomber crew in the US air force responsible for aiming and releasing bombs.

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting a soldier in charge of a bombard, an early form of cannon): from French, from Old French bombarde 'cannon' (see bombard)