What does corporal mean?
A person holding a non-commissioned rank in the armed forces, or a person who is in charge of a group of people, especially in a school or prison. A corporal punishment is a physical punishment, such as a beating or flogging.
Example
"The corporal in charge of the platoon was responsible for the safety of the soldiers."
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