captain
captain /ˈkæptən/
noun
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(
)
(military) an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
(
captain
)
(military) an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
Captain Smith commanded a fleet of military aircraft.
Captain Smith commanded a fleet of military aircraft.
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()
(military) the naval officer in command of a military ship
(
skipper
, captain
)
(military) the naval officer in command of a military ship
The ship's captain skillfully navigated through treacherous waters.
The ship's captain skillfully navigated through treacherous waters.
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()
A policeman in charge of a precinct
(
police captain
, police chief
, captain
)
a policeman in charge of a precinct
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()
An officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
(
master
, sea captain
, skipper
, captain
)
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
The captain of the ship was experienced and knowledgeable about navigating the sea
The captain of the ship was experienced and knowledgeable about navigating the sea
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()
The leader of a group of people
(
captain
, chieftain
)
the leader of a group of people
A captain of industry
a captain of industry
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A dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
(
captain
, headwaiter
, maitre d'
, maitre d'hotel
)
a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
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The pilot in charge of an airship
(
captain
, senior pilot
)
the pilot in charge of an airship
verb
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Be the captain of a sports team
(
captain
)
be the captain of a sports team
