Meaning & use
quartermaster
A military officer responsible for supplying and distributing food, clothing, and equipment to troops.
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The quartermaster kept careful records of every uniform and ration issued to the battalion.
Before the march, soldiers lined up at the quartermaster's tent to collect new boots.
A note on using this word
On ships, a quartermaster instead handles steering and navigation signals rather than supplies, a distinct nautical sense of the term.
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2. noun
A ship's petty officer responsible for steering and handling navigational signals.
The quartermaster kept the vessel steady on course through the rough night.
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