inspectress
1. a female inspector, esp. involved in solving mysteries or observing.
2. a female police position ranking next below superintendent and above sergeant.
3. opposite sex replacement of 'inspector'.
4. a policewoman appointed to inspect.
2. a female police position ranking next below superintendent and above sergeant.
3. opposite sex replacement of 'inspector'.
4. a policewoman appointed to inspect.
The inspectress turned her head furtively from side to side, aware that someone was watching her.
"We only have a position available for a male inspector, not an inspectress."
"We only have a position available for a male inspector, not an inspectress."