noun🔗ShareOne holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.)"The constables patrolled the busy town square, ensuring the safety of shoppers and visitors. "policegovernmentjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA police officer or an officer with equivalent powers."The constables patrolled the village streets, ensuring the safety of the residents. "policegovernmentjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn officer of a noble court in the Middle Ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal)."In the medieval kingdom, the constables oversaw the king's armies and ensured the laws of the land were enforced. "militarypolicehistoryroyalgovernmentjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe warden of a castle."The aging duke appointed his most trusted knight as constables of the ancient castle, entrusting him with its defense and upkeep. "royalgovernmentpolicemilitaryjobhistorybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders."The constables patrolled the town square every evening to ensure public safety. "policegovernmentlawjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(Channel Islands) An elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable)"The constables of St. Helier, Jersey, are responsible for maintaining order and representing the parish in the States Assembly. "governmentpoliticsjobpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA large butterfly, Dichorragia nesimachus, family Nymphalidae, of Asia."During our field trip to the butterfly garden in Malaysia, we were excited to spot several constables fluttering amongst the orchids. "animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
