chief petty officer en · NOUN
Meanings
- (Canada, Navy) A warrant officer belonging to one of the two classes of chief petty officer: chief petty officer first class and chief petty officer second class.
- (Navy, UK) A non-commissioned officer in the Royal Navy, ranking above petty officer and below warrant officer class 2.
- (Navy, US) A non-commissioned officer in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, ranking above petty officer first class and below senior chief petty officer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chief petty officers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
master chief petty officer · senior chief petty officer