corporal

n. a low-level officer in the army, above a private but below a sergeant.

n. a non-commissioned officer rank in many armies, typically corresponding to NATO grade OR-4.

“After three years of service, he was finally promoted to corporal.”

“The corporal was responsible for leading a small squad of soldiers during the training exercise in the mountains.”

adj. related to the physical human body.

adj. pertaining to the physical body, especially the human body, as opposed to the mind or spirit.

“Many countries have banned corporal punishment in schools.”

“The legal debate focused on whether corporal punishment was an effective deterrent or simply a violation of human rights.”

Formal

n. a special white cloth used during a Christian church service.

n. the white linen cloth upon which the elements of the Eucharist are placed during the liturgy.

“The priest carefully folded the corporal after the service was over.”

“The sacristan was tasked with laundering the corporal and other sacred linens used during the high mass.”

Technical · Formal