noun
quartermaster
KWAWT-mahs-tuh
noun
1
A military officer responsible for supplying troops with food, clothing, fuel, and other equipment.
"The quartermaster arranged transport for the new supplies."
"Every regiment relies on its quartermaster to keep things running."
2
A naval petty officer responsible for steering and signaling.
"The quartermaster kept the ship steady on its course."
"He served as quartermaster aboard the destroyer."
How to Use Quartermaster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person in charge of supplies and equipment for troops or a ship's crew.
Word Forms
quartermastered past tense, quartermasters plural, quartermasters singular
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Etymology
From quarter + master, originally "master of quartering" — the officer in charge of housing troops.