beach-master
Definition
- Noun:
- Military officer: A "beach-master" is a military officer who commands and coordinates the landing of troops and equipment on a beach during an amphibious assault.
- Logistics coordinator: In a broader sense, it can refer to the person responsible for managing the flow of personnel and supplies at a beach landing site.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The beach-master directed the landing craft to the correct sectors of the beach. (The officer oversaw the arrival of boats and soldiers.)
- During the D-Day invasion, each beach had a beach-master to ensure order and efficiency. (A key role in military operations.)
Advanced Usage
- "to act as beach-master": to perform the duties of organizing and supervising a beach landing.
- The senior officer was assigned to act as beach-master for the entire operation. (He took charge of the landing zone.)
Variants and Related Words
Beach (n): a pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks.
- The soldiers waded through the surf to reach the beach. (The shoreline where the landing occurs.)
Master (n): a person who has control or authority over others.
- The master of the ship gave orders to the crew. (A leader or commander.)
Synonyms
- Landing officer: a military officer in charge of landing operations.
- Amphibious commander: a leader who coordinates sea-to-shore assaults.
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