quartermaster

(kwôrtər mas′tər)

noun

  1. Mil. an officer whose duty it is to provide troops with quarters, clothing, equipment, etc.
  2. Naut. a petty officer or mate trained to steer a ship, perform navigational duties, etc.

See quartermaster in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun Abbr. QM
  1. An officer responsible for the food, clothing, and equipment of troops.
  2. A petty officer responsible for the steering of a ship.

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