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first lieutenant

n.

1. A commissioned rank in the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marines that is above second lieutenant and below captain.

2. One who holds this rank.

3. A lieutenant in the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard, responsible for maintaining the ship's exterior and for management of the ship's deck.

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first lieutenant

n

1. (Military) the officer responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of a warship, esp the executive officer of a smaller ship in the Royal Navy

2. (Military) an officer holding commissioned rank in the US Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or in certain other forces, senior to a second lieutenant and junior to a captain

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first lieutenant - a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a 2nd lieutenant and below a captain 1st lieutenant lieutenant - a commissioned military officer