master-at-arms

• Substantivo que designa o militar mais antigo ou suboficial responsável pela disciplina e pela ordem a bordo de um navio. Também pode se referir ao oficial encarregado da segurança e da aplicação das leis a bordo.

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.

   mestre-de-armas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosjaunty