corporal

UK
/ˈkɔːpərəl/
US
/ˈkɔrpərəl/

Translations

corporalnoun
corporals
pl
UK
/ˈkɔː.pər.əl/
US
/ˈkɔːr.pɚ.əl/
The corporal gave orders to the soldiers.
Капрал отдавал приказы солдатам.
Synonyms
military officer
noncommissioned officer
corporaladjective
more corporal
Comp.
most corporal
Super.
UK
/ˈkɔːpərəl/
US
/ˈkɔrpərəl/
The corporal punishment was abolished in many schools.
Телесное наказание было отменено во многих школах.

Definitions

corporalnoun
A non-commissioned officer in the military, ranking above a private and below a sergeant.
The corporal was responsible for leading the squad during the training exercise.
A square white linen cloth on which the Eucharistic bread and wine are placed during Mass.
The priest unfolded the corporal before placing the chalice on the altar.
corporaladjective
Relating to the human body; bodily.
The school implemented a ban on corporal punishment to ensure the safety and well-being of students.