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Because a man is placed in charge of a club does not make it necessary for him to be a taskmaster or a tyrant. In my opinion, he ought to be as lenient with his club as circumstances allow, and the less he interferes with the personal liberties of the men, the better.
Joe Tinker

Meaning of "taskmaster" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TASKMASTER

taskmaster  [ˈtɑːskˌmɑːstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TASKMASTER

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Taskmaster is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TASKMASTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Taskmaster

Taskmaster is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The character was primarily a supervillain but now is often portrayed as an antihero. The Taskmaster first appeared in Avengers vol.1 #195 and was created by David Michelinie and George Pérez. Introduced as an enemy of the Avengers, the Taskmaster went on to feature in numerous Marvel titles, most notably as an enemy/ally of Deadpool. The Taskmaster is often hired as a training instructor by various criminal organizations, as well as S.H.I.E.L.D. and the U.S. government. In Taskmaster vol.2 #3, the character was revealed to be a S.H.I.E.L.D. sleeper agent planted by Nick Fury to gather intelligence in the criminal underworld.

Definition of taskmaster in the English dictionary

The definition of taskmaster in the dictionary is a person, discipline, etc, that enforces work, esp hard or continuous work.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TASKMASTER


brewmaster
ˈbruːˌmɑːstə
burgomaster
ˈbɜːɡəˌmɑːstə
bushmaster
ˈbʊʃˌmɑːstə
choirmaster
ˈkwaɪəˌmɑːstə
concertmaster
ˈkɒnsətˌmɑːstə
grandmaster
ˈɡrændˌmɑːstə
harbormaster
ˈhɑːbərˌmɑːstə
housemaster
ˈhaʊsˌmɑːstə
ironmaster
ˈaɪənˌmɑːstə
loadmaster
ˈləʊdˌmɑːstə
mixmaster
ˈmɪksˌmɑːstə
postmaster
ˈpəʊstˌmɑːstə
quartermaster
ˈkwɔːtəˌmɑːstə
quizmaster
ˈkwɪzˌmɑːstə
ringmaster
ˈrɪŋˌmɑːstə
schoolmaster
ˈskuːlˌmɑːstə
stationmaster
ˈsteɪʃənˌmɑːstə
toastmaster
ˈtəʊstˌmɑːstə
webmaster
ˈwɛbˌmɑːstə
workmaster
ˈwɜːkˌmɑːstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TASKMASTER

tasimeter
tasimetric
tasimetry
task
task force
task-oriented
taskbar
tasker
taskless
taskmistress
taskwork
Tasman
Tasman Sea
Tasmania
Tasmanian
Tasmanian devil
Tasmanian tiger
Tasmanian wolf
tass
tasse

WORDS THAT END LIKE TASKMASTER

aster
blaster
broadcaster
caster
coaster
disaster
Doncaster
Easter
faster
forecaster
Lancaster
laster
manchester
master
plaster
raster
roller coaster
roller-coaster
spymaster
the master
toaster

Synonyms and antonyms of taskmaster in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «taskmaster» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TASKMASTER

Find out the translation of taskmaster to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of taskmaster from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «taskmaster» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

工头
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

taskmaster
570 millions of speakers

English

taskmaster
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दारोग़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المسخر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

надсмотрщик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

feitor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কার্যদর্শী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tyran
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengurus tugas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Arbeitgeber
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

工事監督
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

엄격한 선생
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Taskmaster
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người phân công
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேலைவாங்குபவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कार्यमास्तर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şef
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sorvegliante severo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tyran
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наглядач
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

supraveghetor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Εργοδηγός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

leermeester
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppdragsgivare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

taskmaster
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of taskmaster

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TASKMASTER»

The term «taskmaster» is regularly used and occupies the 55.686 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TASKMASTER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about taskmaster

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2 QUOTES WITH «TASKMASTER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word taskmaster.
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Bill Griffith
Frivolity is a stern taskmaster.
2
Joe Tinker
Because a man is placed in charge of a club does not make it necessary for him to be a taskmaster or a tyrant. In my opinion, he ought to be as lenient with his club as circumstances allow, and the less he interferes with the personal liberties of the men, the better.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TASKMASTER»

Discover the use of taskmaster in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to taskmaster and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Taskmaster: Unthinkable
When the Taskmaster, a former trainer of evil henchmen, turns traitor for Steve Rogers, a billion-dollar bounty is put on his head, and every villain group he has worked for in the past is out for his blood.
‎2011
2
Implementing Imaging Solutions with IBM Production Imaging ...
Wei-Dong Zhu, Ben Antin, Moe Bryan, Patrick Chesnot, Ben Davies, Tom Stuart, Michael Vahland, IBM Redbooks. this example), it starts using its secondary lower priority Taskmaster Server. It drops its priority and polls the secondary ...
Wei-Dong Zhu, Ben Antin, Moe Bryan, 2011
3
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series: 1960
0 Taskmaster, Inc. d.b.a. Instructional Fair, Inc. (in notice: Taskmaster, Inc.); 150ct76; A84 864 7. A848648. Hath puzzles: games, puzzles and searches; duplicating task cards. Grade 5. Authors: Benny Tucker £ Charlyn Uollenbeck Lewis, ...
Library of Congress. Copyright Office, 1961
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Crafting the Overseer's Image
Most overseers' livelihoods depended on making a good crop, and the institution of slavery was inherently violent — making the taskmaster's image realistic in its contours. Notwithstanding documents and folklore that attribute a more ...
William E. Wiethoff, 2006
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Taskmaster
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Taskmaster (Tony Masters) is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Universe.
Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow, 2011
6
Legends and Heroes: The Tale of the Taskmaster
Legends and Heroes: the Tale of the Taskmaster is the story of Mira, Eli and Gavin: three twelve-year-olds living in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
J. D. Heil, 2012
7
THE CHIEF EUROPEAN DRAMATISTS
Scaffolding, on which the workmen are going up and down. A slater is seen upon the highest part of the roof. All is bustle and activity. [Enter Taskmaster, Mason, Workmen, Laborers.] TASKMASTER [with a stick, urging on the workmen]. Up, up !
BRANDER MATTHEWS, 1916
8
Avadhaanam in English
Participants — Avadhaani and eight prichchakas {taskmasters} Avadhaani — the one who is performing avadhaanam Apprathutha Prasangi — the taskmaster dealing with the task of the "irrelevant task" (apprasthutha prasangam) Datthapadi ...
Radhika Basavaraju, 2006
9
Reading the Bible with the Damned
The taskmaster invites identification with everyone from me, as representative of taskmaster religion, to judges, jail guards, probation officers, girlfriends, or the DSHS social workers, who require child-support payments. Other nonhuman forces ...
Bob Ekblad
10
Touchdown from Heaven: In the Huddle with Felicia Young
If you see God as a cruel taskmaster, you'll act like He's a cruel taskmaster and you will put up walls that will block you from feeling God's love. Furthermore, the enemy moves in with the power of suggestion (little things he whispers into your ...
Felicia Young, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TASKMASTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term taskmaster is used in the context of the following news items.
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A taskmaster completes his task
"He was a taskmaster," Arun Tiwari recalls his days with his boss in DRDL. "Yes, he used to get angry and give a mouthful to whoever deserved it but it was just ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Taskmaster, Dave - TV review: As informal and cheap-looking as an …
Much like all of Dave's original programming, new comedy quiz show Taskmaster was as informal and cheap-looking as an evening at your local pub, but no ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
3
Guess This House and Taskmaster reviewed by CHRISTOPHER …
Nosing around other people's houses is addictive. We can't help ourselves. If you don't believe it, try taking down the blinds or curtains in your front room for a ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
TV review: Taskmaster; Brits Behind Bars
Can you judge someone by how they eat a lobster? The flamboyant Michael Grade once had lunch with John Birt, later the BBC's steely director-general. It was ... «The Times, Jul 15»
5
Taskmaster, Dave: Greg Davies rules over comedians in new …
Greg Davies has gone mad with power. As the titular Taskmaster of Dave's new comedy panel show, the literal comedy giant has taken it upon himself to set ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
6
Taskmaster: 'Nato should be informed of its molten-hot banter'
But wait... Dave's Taskmaster has added convoluted parlour games to the mix! Twisting their melons: fruit-based fun in Dave show Taskmaster. Photograph: PR. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
7
Alex Horne: 'Taskmaster was inspired by The Crystal Maze and Big …
Should Taskmaster come back for a second series, Horne said he will continue to use comedians rather than bringing in a variety of celebrities or sports stars. «Digital Spy UK, Jul 15»
8
Franklin Miller introduces the Taskmaster TM3042
Franklin Miller, Livingston, New Jersey, has introduced the Taskmaster® TM3042 shredder, which is designed for the heaviest shredding applications, according ... «Recycling Today, Jul 15»
9
In Andhra, taskmaster Naidu's meetings are making matris, babus a …
Hyderabad:Sitting is the new smoking. This new buzz in health circles in the US in reference to sedentary lifestyle may have merited no attention in India, but ... «Firstpost, May 15»
10
Workday's Growth Turns Taskmaster
It has taken Workday WDAY 2.55 % a decade to get to its first billion dollars in sales. Its second will have to come much, much faster. Such is the burden of being ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»

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