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martinet

/ˌmɑːtɪˈnɛt/

/ˌmɑrtɪˈnɛt/

martinetnoun

martinets

/ˌmɑːtɪˈnɛt/

/ˌmɑrtɪˈnɛt/

Translations

The new manager is a real martinet when it comes to office rules.

Новый менеджер — настоящий дисциплинар, когда дело касается офисных правил.

Additional translations

Definitions

A strict disciplinarian; someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms.

The new sergeant was a martinet, enforcing every rule to the letter.

A short whip formerly used for administering corporal punishment.

The schoolmaster kept a martinet hanging on the wall as a threat to unruly pupils.

Synonyms

drill sergeant

martinetproper noun

Definitions

A surname of French origin.

Jean Martinet introduced rigorous drill techniques to the French army.