noun🔗ShareOne holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.)"The constable directed traffic away from the accident scene. "policejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA police officer or an officer with equivalent powers."The constable directed traffic away from the accident scene to keep everyone safe. "policegovernmentjobpersonlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn officer of a noble court in the Middle Ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal)."During the medieval siege, the constable, a seasoned commander, organized the defense of the castle walls. "militaryhistoryroyalpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe warden of a castle."Sir Reginald, the constable of Castle Blackwood, surveyed the ramparts, ensuring the castle's defenses were secure. "historyroyalmilitaryjobtitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders."The constable served the eviction notice to the family living in the old house. "policegovernmentlawjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(Channel Islands) An elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable)"The constable of St. Brelade announced new road improvements after being elected. "governmentpoliticsjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA large butterfly, Dichorragia nesimachus, family Nymphalidae, of Asia."While hiking in the Malaysian rainforest, the butterfly enthusiast excitedly pointed out a "constable" flitting among the leaves, its striking patterns easily distinguishing it from the other butterflies. "animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act as a constable or policeman."The school principal asked Mr. Jones, a parent volunteer, to constable the hallway during the school fair to ensure students behaved properly and remained safe. "policejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading