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master-at-arms

/ˈmɑː.stər.ət.ɑːmz/

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noun

/ˈmɑː.stər.ət.ɑːmz/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее старшего старшину на корабле, ответственного за поддержание дисциплины и порядка среди экипажа.

A noun referring to the senior petty officer on a ship who is responsible for maintaining discipline and order among the crew.

  1. Senior petty officer responsible for disciplineC1formal

    A senior non-commissioned officer on a naval vessel who is responsible for maintaining order and discipline among the crew.

    ruСтаршина по дисциплине

    • The master-at-arms inspected the crew's quarters for contraband.
    • He reported to the master-at-arms after breaking curfew.
    • The master-at-arms conducted a drill on emergency procedures.

    Synonymsjaunty

Forms
  • masters-at-arms plural form
  • masters-at-arms' possessive plural form
  • master-at-arms's possessive singular form