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commanders

/kəˈmɑːndəz/ /kəˈmændɚz/

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noun

One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

Examples :

"The commanders of the school's football team gave clear instructions to their players. "

military war organization government

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A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.

Examples :

""During the naval exercise, the commanders gave orders to their teams from the bridge of the ship." "

nautical military person job position

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One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.

Examples :

"The commanders of the army planned the next strategy. "

military person organization

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A designation or rank in certain non-military organizations such as NASA and various police forces.

Examples :

"At the police academy graduation, the new officers lined up as the police commanders presented them with their badges. "

government police organization job position title military space

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noun

The chief officer of a commandry.

Examples :

"The commanders of the medieval military order oversaw their respective territories and resources. "

military person job title

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A heavy beetle or wooden mallet, used in paving, in sail lofts, etc.

Examples :

"The road crew used commanders to firmly pack the new paving stones into place. "

utensil material building nautical

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A rank within an honorary order: e.g. Commander of the Legion of Honour.

Examples :

"Several newly appointed commanders of the Legion of Honour received their insignia at the ceremony. "

royal military government title organization

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Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Moduza.

Examples :

"While hiking in Southeast Asia, the butterfly enthusiast excitedly pointed out several commanders fluttering among the bamboo. "

organism animal insect nature biology