Redcap (Noun)
Meaning 1
A porter who helps passengers with their baggage at a railroad station.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The redcap grabbed my suitcase and led me to the train platform.
- A redcap in a crisp uniform assisted me with my luggage when I arrived at the station.
- The weary traveler tipped the redcap for carrying her heavy bags up the stairs.
- I looked around frantically for a redcap to help me with my overstuffed duffel bag.
- As I disembarked the train, a friendly redcap greeted me and asked if I needed help with my luggage.
Meaning 2
A member of the military police in Britain.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Redcap directed the group of soldiers to fall in line for roll call.
- He had always wanted to join the Royal Military Police as a Redcap, but was never able to pass the fitness test.
- As a Redcap, Sergeant James was responsible for maintaining order and discipline on the base.
- During his deployment, Private Smith had a run-in with a strict Redcap who was enforcing curfew rules.
- After being arrested by a Redcap, the young soldier was brought before his commanding officer for a disciplinary hearing.