quartermaster
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2ADJ.
experienced
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in
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noun
An 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.
A petty officer who attends to the helm, binnacle, signals, and the like, under the direction of the master. Once master of the quarterdeck.
A leadership position within a troop whose responsibility it is to track and maintain the troop's equipment, for example stoves, Dutch ovens, utensils, and tents.
verb
To act as a quartermaster.
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2The second-class quartermaster is an experienced sailor responsible for technical or logistical duties.
Tatoeba · #13362949The first-class quartermaster serves in an intermediate role before advancing to maneuver or maintenance responsibilities.
Tatoeba · #13362952