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Noun lieutenant has 4 senses

lieutenant - a commissioned military officer
--₁ is a kind of commissioned military officer
--₁ has particulars: first lieutenant; second lieutenant; sublieutenant
lieutenant, police lieutenant - an officer in a police force
--₂ is a kind of lawman, law officer, peace officer
deputy, lieutenant - an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
--₃ is a kind of assistant, helper, help, supporter
--₃ has particulars: second-in-command; vicar-general; vice-regent
lieutenant - an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade
--₄ is a kind of commissioned naval officer