patrolman

UK
/pəˈtrəʊlmən/
US
/pəˈtroʊlmən/

Translations

patrolmannoun
patrolmen
pl
UK
/pəˈtrəʊlmən/
US
/pəˈtroʊlmən/
The patrolman stopped the car for speeding.
Патрульный остановил машину за превышение скорости.
Additional translations
Synonyms
law enforcement officer
police officer
patrolmanadjective
more patrolman
Comp.
most patrolman
Super.
UK
/pəˈtrəʊlmən/
US
/pəˈtroʊlmən/
Used attributively to describe things relating to a patrolman, e.g., "patrolman training".
patrolmennoun

patrolman

patrolmen
pl
UK
/pəˈtrəʊlmən/
US
/pəˈtroʊlmən/
The patrolmen were on duty all night.
Патрульные были на дежурстве всю ночь.

Definitions

patrolmannoun
A police officer who patrols a specific area to maintain law and order.
The patrolman walked through the neighborhood to ensure everything was safe and secure.
A person, such as a guard or security employee, whose duty is to patrol an assigned area for safety, security, or inspection purposes.
The railway patrolman checked the tracks for debris every evening.
A police officer of the lowest rank in many U.S. police departments, typically assigned to general street patrol duties.
She served as a patrolman for two years before being promoted to sergeant.
patrolmanadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or intended for a patrolman.
The academy offers a specialized patrolman training program.
patrolmennoun
A police officer who patrols a specific area to maintain law and order.
The patrolmen were assigned to monitor the downtown area during the festival.