1. a position, esp an official one, within a social organization, esp the armed forces: the rank of captain. 2. (Sociology) high social or other standing; status

n. 1. a. A relative position in a society. b. An official position or grade: the rank of sergeant. c. A relative position or degree of value in a graded group. d. High or eminent station or position: persons of rank. …

Define rank and file. rank and file synonyms, rank and file pronunciation, rank and file translation, English dictionary definition of rank and file. n. 1. The enlisted troops, excluding noncommissioned …

Define ranking. ranking synonyms, ranking pronunciation, ranking translation, English dictionary definition of ranking. adj. Of the highest rank; preeminent. n. 1. rankings A listing of items in a group, …

Define rank-smelling. rank-smelling synonyms, rank-smelling pronunciation, rank-smelling translation, English dictionary definition of rank-smelling. Adj. 1. rank-smelling - having an offensive rancid odor …

The term originated in the military, where “rank” means “soldiers drawn up in rank,” and signifies falling out of order and into disarray. In the mid-1800s, it began to be used figuratively, as in “Don’t break …

This expression comes from the military, where a rank denotes soldiers standing side by side in a row, and file refers to soldiers standing behind one another. The first recorded figurative use of this term …

Use one's higher status to compel obedience or obtain privileges, as in She hated pulling rank in the office, but sometimes it was necessary. This term comes from the military.

rank someone (out) 1. Sl. to annoy someone. He really ranks me out. What a pest! 2. Sl. to chastise someone. She ranked him out for being a coward. I ranked out the whole gang, but good!

Define admiral. admiral synonyms, admiral pronunciation, admiral translation, English dictionary definition of admiral. n. 1. The commander in chief of a fleet. 2. A flag officer. 3. a. A commissioned …