Petty Officer (Noun)
Meaning
A noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable to sergeant in the Army.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The petty officer in charge of the deck ensured that all crew members were following safety protocols.
- After years of service, she was promoted to petty officer and took on additional leadership responsibilities.
- The petty officer first class was responsible for training new recruits in the use of navigation equipment.
- He was a senior petty officer on the ship and had earned the respect of his fellow sailors.
- The petty officer's role was to oversee the maintenance of the vessel's engines and other mechanical systems.