corporal

adjbodily, physical

Synonyms for corporal

adj bodily, physical

Antonyms for corporal

kinesthetic

adjective. relating to movement in the body

Word Origin & History

lowest noncommissioned army officer, 1570s, from Middle French corporal, from Italian caporale "a corporal," from capo "chief, head," from Latin caput "head" (see capitulum). So called because he was in charge of a body of troops. Perhaps influenced by Italian corpo, from Latin corps "body." Or corps may be the source and caput the influence, as the OED suggests.

Example Sentences for corporal

He asked for a corporal or a sergeant who could write and stand fire at the same time.

This, however, did not prevent him from calling lustily for the "corporal of the guard."

To the corporal's inquiry he replied that Ferry had just passed on.

A corporal was shaking me and whispering "Make no noise; mount and fall in."

We've jammed it, corporal, but another good kick will fetch it; now!

A little further back towards the wings, corporal, if you please.

The corporal turned back to his men, and gave the necessary order.

“Keep low,” cried the corporal, warningly, in the excitement of the moment.

Favoring the man Huntly with one inquiring glance, he turned to the corporal.

Merritt, the second in command, filled the position of corporal.

corporal

Synonyms for corporal

Antonyms for corporal

carnal

corporeal

fleshly

kinesthetic

physical

corporal

Synonyms for corporal

Antonyms for corporal

More words related to corporal

bodily

carnal

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fleshly

kinesthetic

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