midshipman

/ˈmɪdʃɪpmən/ /ˈmɪdʃɪpmən/

Meanings

noun

An officer of the lowest rank in several navies; especially, a trainee officer.

Examples :

"The midshipman stood at attention, eager to learn from the experienced captain. "

noun

A midshipman fish.

Examples :

"While tidepooling, we found a peculiar fish with bioluminescent spots that looked like buttons, so we knew it was a midshipman. "

fish nautical

Related Words

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

officer noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officer made sure all the students stayed in line during the parade. "

trainee noun

/tɹeɪˈni/

Someone who is still in the process of being formally trained in a workplace.

"The new trainee is learning to operate the machinery in the factory. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

navies noun

/ˈneɪviz/

A country's entire sea force, including ships and personnel.

"During the international exercises, the navies of several countries worked together to practice maritime security. "

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

peculiar noun

[pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə] [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uljɚ]

That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

"The right to assign parking spaces near the entrance is the manager's peculiar within the company. "

buttons noun

/ˈbʌtn̩z/

One who adjusts, especially for the insurance industry's employment title "loss adjuster" (or "claims adjuster" in the United States).

"The buttons meticulously reviewed the damage to the car, assessing the claim. "

lowest adjective

/ˈloʊɪst/ /ˈloʊəst/

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.

"a low wall a low shelf"

captain noun

/ˈkæp.tən/ /-tən/

A chief or leader.

"The captain of the debate team led the team to victory. "

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "

stood verb

/stʊd/

(heading) To position or be positioned physically.

"The teacher stood at the front of the classroom. "