petty officer
A non-commissioned officer in the Canadian, US and UK Navy and the US Coast GuardA non-commissioned officer in the Canadian, US and UK Navy and the US Coast Guard; roughly equivalent to a sergeant in the army
» The maître is a seasoned petty officer, a key figure in naval operations and onboard leadership.
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1 sensesA non-commissioned officer in the Canadian, US and UK Navy and the US Coast Guard; roughly equivalent to a sergeant in the army
Unteroffizier
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a noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable to sergeant in the Army
Examples
2 sentencesThe maître is a seasoned petty officer, a key figure in naval operations and onboard leadership.
The Navy major, distinct from the joint-services major, represents the highest authority among petty officers.