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Antonyms for corporal

Grammar : Adj
Spell : kawr-per-uhl, -pruhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔr pər əl, -prəl

Definition of corporal

Origin :
  • lowest noncommissioned army officer, 1570s, from Middle French corporal, from Italian caporale "a corporal," from capo "chief, head," from Latin caput "head" (see capitulum). So called because he was in charge of a body of troops. Perhaps influenced by Italian corpo, from Latin corps "body." Or corps may be the source and caput the influence, as the OED suggests.
  • adj bodily, physical
Example sentences :
  • He asked for a corporal or a sergeant who could write and stand fire at the same time.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
  • This, however, did not prevent him from calling lustily for the "corporal of the guard."
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • To the corporal's inquiry he replied that Ferry had just passed on.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • A corporal was shaking me and whispering "Make no noise; mount and fall in."
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • We've jammed it, corporal, but another good kick will fetch it; now!
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • A little further back towards the wings, corporal, if you please.
  • Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • The corporal turned back to his men, and gave the necessary order.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • “Keep low,” cried the corporal, warningly, in the excitement of the moment.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Favoring the man Huntly with one inquiring glance, he turned to the corporal.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Merritt, the second in command, filled the position of corporal.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields » by Lieut. Howard Payson

Synonyms for corporal

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