Advertisement
Advertisement
quartermaster
[ kwawr-ter-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]
noun
- Military. an officer charged with providing quarters, clothing, fuel, transportation, etc., for a body of troops.
- Navy. a petty officer having charge of signals, navigating apparatus, etc.
quartermaster
/ ˈkwɔːtəˌmɑːstə /
noun
- an officer responsible for accommodation, food, and equipment in a military unit
- a rating in the navy, usually a petty officer, with particular responsibility for steering a ship and other navigational duties
Discover More
Other Words From
- quarter·master·like adjective
- quarter·master·ship noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of quartermaster1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Champlain became a navigator early in life, and was also a quartermaster in the royal army in Brittany, from 1592 to 1598.
In a word, he had the gift of a great quartermaster-general rather than of a commander-in-chief.
In March 1649, a quartermaster named Boutholmey was tried by council of war for uttering impious expressions.
I have had very hard work with my returns, and my Quartermaster is getting old.
Sir George was busy scanning the country, and pointing out various spots to the Quartermaster-general.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[gal-uh-maw-free ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse