1. a military officer responsible for providing food, clothing, equipment, and other supplies to troops
Usage: military
2. a naval officer responsible for navigation, steering, and maintaining the ship’s course
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The quartermaster distributed new uniforms to the soldiers.
• Our unit’s quartermaster ensured we had enough rations for the mission.
• The quartermaster checked the inventory of medical supplies.
• On the ship, the quartermaster took the wheel during the night watch.
• The quartermaster plotted our course through the dangerous waters.
• Military quartermasters must keep detailed records of all equipment.
• The naval quartermaster announced our estimated time of arrival.