beachmaster

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim In pinnipeds, the dominant male of a territory with whom the females exclusively mate.

   “Full reproductive status (social maturity) is deferred until full size and competitive vigour are developed. Males normally do not reach breeding or “beachmaster” status until about 10 y (Rand, 1949b; Stewardson et al., 1998). Some never attain breeding status.”

2. isim An officer who supervises soldiers' disembarkation.

   “Lieutenant Rhodes, Washington, take charge transportation of Landing Force to beach ; assume duties of Beachmaster ; return boats, less armed launches, to ship when landing is completed.”

3. isim The caretaker of a beach.

   “Meantime the beachmaster had his boys at work on the “gréve” or pebbly beach which had to be kept thoroughly clean and free from grass and seaweed.”