constable — 영어 사전

명사

1. One holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.)

   예문

   더 많은 예문 (1)

   As soon as Julia returned with a constable, Timothy, who was on the point of exhaustion, prepared to give over to him gratefully. The newcomer turned out to be a powerful youngster, fully trained and eager to help, and he stripped off his tunic at once.

2. A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers.

   용법

   • 영국 용법

3. An officer of a noble court in the Middle Ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal).

   용법

   • 역사 용어

4. The warden of a castle.

5. An elected or appointed public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders.

   용법

   • 미국 용법

6. An elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable)

7. A large butterfly, Dichorragia nesimachus, family Nymphalidae, of Asia.

동사

1. To act as a constable or policeman.

   용법

   • 구식 표현
   • 자동사

명사

1. a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

   상위어

   law officerpeace officer

2. a police officer of the lowest rank

   동의어

   police constable

   상위어

   police officerofficer