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petty officer
noun
Definition of petty officer
: a subordinate officer in the navy or coast guard appointed from among the enlisted men — compare noncommissioned officer
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PETTY OFFICER Defined for English Language Learners
petty officer
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Definition of petty officer for English Language Learners
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: an officer with a low rank in the Navy or U.S. Coast Guard
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petty officer
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Definition of petty officer for Students
: an officer in the navy or coast guard appointed from among the enlisted people
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