gomers

noun

1. 1.A conical chamber at the breech of the bore in heavy ordnance, especially in mortars.
2. 2.A stupid, awkward, or oafish person.
3. 3.An inept trainee or serviceperson.
4. 4.An opponent in combat or in training.
5. 5.An undesirable hospital patient, or a patient who does not need medical care.