Meaning & use
chief petty officer
A senior non-commissioned officer rank in the navy, above petty officer and below warrant officer.
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The chief petty officer trained new recruits in basic seamanship and discipline.
After fifteen years of service, she was promoted to chief petty officer.
A note on using this word
The rank and its abbreviation, CPO, exist in the US Navy, Royal Navy, and several other Commonwealth navies with similar duties.
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