noun Download 🔗Share One holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.) Examples : "The constable directed traffic away from the accident scene. " police job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers. Examples : "The constable directed traffic away from the accident scene to keep everyone safe. " police government job person law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An officer of a noble court in the Middle Ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal). Examples : "During the medieval siege, the constable, a seasoned commander, organized the defense of the castle walls. " military history royal police government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The warden of a castle. Examples : "Sir Reginald, the constable of Castle Blackwood, surveyed the ramparts, ensuring the castle's defenses were secure. " history royal military job title Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders. Examples : "The constable served the eviction notice to the family living in the old house. " police government law job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Channel Islands) An elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable) Examples : "The constable of St. Brelade announced new road improvements after being elected. " government politics job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A large butterfly, Dichorragia nesimachus, family Nymphalidae, of Asia. Examples : "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. " animal insect nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To act as a constable or policeman. Examples : "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. " police job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading