commanders
/kəˈmɑːndəz/ · noun
Meaning
- One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
- A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.
- One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.
- A designation or rank in certain non-military organizations such as NASA and various police forces.
- The chief officer of a commandry.
- A heavy beetle or wooden mallet, used in paving, in sail lofts, etc.
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