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captain
[ kap-tuhn, -tin ]
noun
- a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader.
- an officer ranking in most armies above a first lieutenant and below a major.
- an officer in the U.S. Navy ranking above a commander and below a rear admiral or a commodore.
- a military leader.
- an officer in the police department, ranking above a lieutenant and usually below an inspector.
- an officer of the fire department, usually in command of a company, ranking above a lieutenant and below a chief or assistant chief.
- the commander of a merchant vessel. Compare staff captain.
- the pilot of an airplane.
- a local official in a political party responsible for organizing votes on a ward or precinct level.
- Sports. the field leader of a team:
The captain of the home team elected to receive on the kickoff.
- a person of great power and influence, especially based on economic wealth.
- South Midland and Southern U.S. an unofficial title of respect for a man (sometimes used humorously or ironically).
verb (used with object)
- to lead or command as a captain.
captain
/ ˈæɪ /
noun
- the person in charge of and responsible for a vessel
- an officer of the navy who holds a rank junior to a rear admiral but senior to a commander
- an officer of the army, certain air forces, and the marine corps who holds a rank junior to a major but senior to a lieutenant
- the officer in command of a civil aircraft, usually the senior pilot
- the leader of a team in games
- a person in command over a group, organization, etc; leader
a captain of industry
- a police officer in charge of a precinct
- (formerly) a head waiter
- Also calledbell captain a supervisor of bellboys in a hotel
- informal.a person who is buying drinks for people in a bar
verb
- tr to be captain of
Derived Forms
- ˈٲԳ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·t noun
- ܲ·tԱ adjective
- ܲd·t noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of captain1
Example Sentences
And it was in Tilburg, a Dutch city in the southern province of North Brabant, where the current Liverpool captain gained invaluable insights about football and life.
Newcastle will prioritise a new central defender this summer having missed out on number one target, Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, last year and could attract Huijsen, particularly if they qualify for the Champions League.
"There are going to be some really difficult decisions to be made, but it is in their hands to play their hearts out," former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett told BBC's Rugby Union Weekly.
He is the son of former Ireland rugby captain, Willie Anderson.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract with the club.
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