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Definition of sergeant - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
armed forcesnoncommissioned rank above corporal, sometimes top enlisted grade
- She was promoted to sergeant after three years.
2.
police rankUK police officer ranking between constable and inspectorUK
- The sergeant coordinated the investigation.
3.
biologyTECH. butterfly of the genus AthymaTECH.
- The sergeant fluttered through the garden.
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butterfly of the genus Athyma
Expressions with sergeant
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police officer ranking above a corporal and below a lieutenant
The police sergeant directed the traffic at the accident scene..
officer responsible for maintaining order in a legislative body
The sergeant at arms escorted the unruly member out of the chamber..
person who is very strict and demanding
Our coach is a real drill sergeant during practice.
police sergeant responsible for the front desk and station paperwork
The desk sergeant answered questions from the public.
highest non-commissioned officer in a company of the U.S. Army
The first sergeant issued orders for the morning drill.
highest non-commissioned officer rank in some military forces
The sergeant major issued orders to the troops..
high non-commissioned officer rank in the US military
The master sergeant led the training session for new recruits..
non-commissioned officer rank E-7 in US Marine Corps
The gunnery sergeant led the training exercise with precision.
non-commissioned officer in charge of a regiment's colors
The color sergeant proudly carried the flag during the parade.
non-commissioned officer in British infantry regiments
The colour sergeant led the troops during the parade.
top enlisted position, senior noncommissioned adviser in the Army
She asked the command sergeant major for advice on unit discipline.
noncommissioned officer in the RAF below master aircrew
The flight sergeant led the training exercise with precision.
high-ranking non-commissioned officer in the air force
The senior master sergeant led the training exercise.
type of fish found in Australian waters
The sergeant baker is known for its distinctive markings..
rank in the U.S. Army above staff sergeant and below master sergeant
He was promoted to sergeant first class last year..
non-commissioned military officer ranking above sergeant
The staff sergeant commanded the squad with precision..
non-commissioned officer above staff sergeant, below master sergeant
He was promoted to technical sergeant last year.
person who enlists people into the armed forces
The recruiting sergeant visited the town to enlist new soldiers.
sergeant of the lowest rank in the military
He was promoted to buck sergeant last year.
non-commissioned officer ranking above corporal and below sergeant
The lance sergeant commanded the squad with precision..
sergeant who keeps things organized
The orderly sergeant made sure everything was in place.
senior barrister in England before 1877
The sergeant-at-law was highly respected in 19th century English courts..
Origin of sergeant
Old French, sergent (servant)
Terms with sergeant included in their meaning
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police rank
police officer ranking above sergeant
police rank
officer ranking above sergeant in police force
abr: Sergeant
person with a middle military or police rank
abr: corporal
military rank below sergeant
acr: company sergeant major
senior non-commissioned officer
acr: detective sergeant
police officer rank below inspector
military
informal term for a gunnery sergeant
abr: Gunnery Sergeant
military rank for a senior non-commissioned officer in the Marines
military
military rank in South Asia, equivalent to sergeant
military
noncommissioned officer senior to corporal, junior to sergeant
acr: regimental sergeant major
senior non-commissioned officer in a regiment
informal title
informal term for a sergeant in the police or military
abr: sergeant
police or military officer ranking below lieutenant
acr: Sergeant First Class
high rank in the army
abr: Sergeant
person with military or police rank
abr: Sergeant Major
highest non-commissioned officer in a military unit
abr: Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps
acr: sergeant Major of the Army
the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Army
acr: Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
the top enlisted person in the Marine Corps
abr: staff sergeant
military rank above sergeant and below sergeant first class
abr: Staff Sergeant
non-commissioned officer rank above sergeant
duty supervisor
police sergeant on duty in a police station
US Marine Corps
non-commissioned officer above gunnery sergeant
military
sergeant of the lowest rank in the military
Examples of sergeant in a sentence
A seasoned sergeant supervised the new recruits on the shooting range. The sergeant briefed the team before the raid. She was promoted to sergeant last year. The sergeant rested on a leaf. A sergeant was spotted near the pond.
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- French:sergent, adjudant, ...
- German:Sergeant, Wachtmeister, ...
- Italian:sergente, ...
- Spanish:sargento, suboficial, ...
- Portuguese:sargento, ...
- Chinese:中士, 巡佐, ...
- Japanese:軍曹, 巡査部長, ...
- Arabic:رَقِيب, فراشة أثيما, ...
- Hebrew:סָמָל, סַמָּל, ...
- Russian:сержант, офицер полиции, ...
- Ukrainian:сержант, старшина, ...
- Hindi:सार्जेंट, पुलिस अधिकारी, ...
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