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petty officer

pet·ty of·fi·cer (plural pet·ty of·fi·cers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. noncommissioned naval officer: a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard of a rank above seaman

2. naval officer: an officer in the British Navy of a rank above leading seaman

3. naval officer: an officer in the Canadian Navy of a rank above master seaman

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