QuarterMaster

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
QM
Pronunciation
/kˈwɔrtərˌmæstər/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
Military

Examples in Context

  1. The captain ordered the quartermaster to send out a signal.
  2. Pilot selector switch The captain ordered the quartermaster to send out a signal.
  3. Helmsman, Helmsman, turn me for home. The captain ordered the quartermaster to send out a signal.
  4. They retained authority over strategy, tactics and navigation, but delegated discipline, rations and punishments to the quartermaster, who was elected by the crew.
  5. We founddiscovered insects in the wheat when the ship was at the buoys, and let the quartermaster shift the ship to the buoys for fumigation.

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