Collocations for sergeant - noun
1. in the army/air force
ADJECTIVE
army
drill
He had a voice like a drill sergeant.
drill
He had a voice like a drill sergeant.
supply
(in the US)
staff
platoon
chief master, first, master (all in the US)
We line up while platoon sergeants and the company's first sergeant confer at the head of the formation.
staff
platoon
chief master, first, master (all in the US)
We line up while platoon sergeants and the company's first sergeant confer at the head of the formation.
gunnery
(in the US)
flight (in the UK)
colour (in the UK)
Accommodation was provided to Gurkhas holding the rank of colour sergeant or above.
flight (in the UK)
colour (in the UK)
Accommodation was provided to Gurkhas holding the rank of colour sergeant or above.
recruiting
(usually figurative)
a powerful recruiting sergeant for terrorist organizations
a powerful recruiting sergeant for terrorist organizations
2. in the police
ADJECTIVE
police
detective (in the UK)
Detective Sergeant Peter Wiles
detective (in the UK)
Detective Sergeant Peter Wiles
desk,
duty
Visitors to the police station should report to the duty sergeant.
Visitors to the police station should report to the duty sergeant.
custody
(in the UK)