master-at-arms

• Nom désignant le sous-officier supérieur chargé du maintien de la discipline et de l'ordre à bord d'un navire, ainsi que de l'entraînement à l'usage des armes.

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.

   maître d'armes

   • 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.

   Synonymesjaunty