Word Meaning

Meaning of lieutenant

- An officer who supplies the place of a superior in his absence; a representative of, or substitute for, another in the performance of any duty.
- A commissioned officer in the army, next below a captain.
- A commissioned officer in the British navy, in rank next below a commander.
- A commissioned officer in the United States navy, in rank next below a lieutenant commander.

Crossword clue for lieutenant

- An officer rank in the army
- Army officer next below captain
- Army rank
- Commissioned officer
- Deputy
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- Officer