adjective🔗ShareHaving a physical, tangible body; material, corporeal."The corporal punishment was outlawed in the school. "bodybeinghumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or pertaining to the body, especially the human body; bodily."corporal punishment"bodyhumanphysiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePertaining to the body (the thorax and abdomen), as distinguished from the head, limbs and wings, etc."The doctor examined the corporal injuries on the patient's torso. "bodyanatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private."Example Sentence: "After two years of service and demonstrating strong leadership skills, Private Miller was promoted to the rank of corporal." "militarypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA non-commissioned officer rank in the police force, below a sergeant but above a private or patrolman."The corporal led the patrol during the evening shift. "policemilitarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA worker in charge of the wagonway, reporting to the deputy."The corporal responsible for hauling coal to the mine entrance received instructions from the deputy every morning about which wagons needed repair. "jobhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe white linen cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed; a communion cloth."Before placing the bread and wine, the priest carefully unfolded the corporal on the altar. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
