quartermaster

Definition of Quartermaster in English :

1. quartermaster

an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Quartermaster

noun

1.

an officer responsible for accommodation, food, and equipment in a military unit

2.

a rating in the navy, usually a petty officer, with particular responsibility for steering a ship and other navigational duties

noun

1. Military

an officer whose duty it is to provide troops with quarters, clothing, equipment, etc.

2. Nautical

a petty officer or mate trained to steer a ship, perform navigational duties, etc.

n. Abbr. QM

1. An officer responsible for the food, clothing, and equipment of troops.

2. A petty officer responsible for the steering of a ship.