Word Meaning

commander definition and meaning

n. A chief; one who has supreme authority; a leader; the chief officer of an army, or of any division of it.
n. An officer who ranks next below a captain, -- ranking with a lieutenant colonel in the army.
n. The chief officer of a commandery.
n. A heavy beetle or wooden mallet, used in paving, in sail lofts, etc.

Crossword clues for commander

- Chief officer
- Leader
- Military leader
- Order queen to get naval officer
- Presiding officer