Quartermaster Meaning
/ˈk(w)ɔɹtɚˌmæstɚ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn officer whose duty is to provide quarters, provisions, storage, clothing, fuel, stationery, and transportation for a regiment or other body of troops, and superintend the supplies. Master of quartering.
nounA petty officer who attends to the helm, binnacle, signals, and the like, under the direction of the master. Once master of the quarterdeck.
Sentence Examples
The second-class quartermaster is an experienced sailor responsible for technical or logistical duties.
The first-class quartermaster serves in an intermediate role before advancing to maneuver or maintenance responsibilities.
The quartermaster distributed the necessary supplies to the soldiers.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The unit's ____ was responsible for managing all the equipment and food supplies during the training exercise.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The army ____ was responsible for supplying food, equipment, and ammunition to the troops.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English quartermayster, quartermaistre, equivalent to quarter + master. Perhaps reinforced by and merged with Dutch kwartiermeester, kwartier-meester. Compare German Quartiermeister, French quartier-maître.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The unit's ____ was responsible for managing all the equipment and food supplies during the training exercise.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The army ____ was responsible for supplying food, equipment, and ammunition to the troops.