Plural of constable
regular plural
The plural of constable is constables.
Forms of constable
| Singular | constable /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | constables |
| Countable | countable |
Constables in a sentence
- The special constables..were issued with one pair of boots, two overalls, one raincoat, and two skippers — but no shirts or warm coats.1987 August 19, Eastern Province Herald. From the entry skipper
- All police inspectors and constables on first appointment attend basic training courses lasting about 27 weeks at the Police Training School at Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen.1976 October, Norman L. Dodd, “The Crown Colony of Hong Kong”, in Military Review, volume LVI, number 10, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 10, column 2. From the entry Wong Chuk Hang
Meaning of constable
- noun One holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.).
- noun A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers.
- noun An officer of a noble court in the Middle Ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal).
Questions about the plural of constable
- What is the plural of constable?
- The plural of constable is constables.
- Is constable countable?
- Constable is a countable noun.
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