corporal
//ˈkɔːrpərəl//
Adjective
corporalCanonical form
1
Relating to or affecting the human body; physical rather than spiritual.
Corporal punishment is banned in many schools.
Noun
corporalSingular
corporalsPlural
1
A low-ranking non-commissioned officer in the army, typically ranking above a private and below a sergeant.
The corporal led his squad through the training exercise.