captain (Meaning)

Wordnet

captain (n)

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

the naval officer in command of a military ship

a policeman in charge of a precinct

an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

the leader of a group of people

the pilot in charge of an airship

a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

Wordnet

captain (v)

be the captain of a sports team

Webster

captain (n.)

A head, or chief officer

The military officer who commands a company, troop, or battery, or who has the rank entitling him to do so though he may be employed on other service.

An officer in the United States navy, next above a commander and below a commodore, and ranking with a colonel in the army.

By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain.

The master or commanding officer of a merchant vessel.

One in charge of a portion of a ship's company; as, a captain of a top, captain of a gun, etc.

The foreman of a body of workmen.

A person having authority over others acting in concert; as, the captain of a boat's crew; the captain of a football team.

A military leader; a warrior.

Webster

captain (v. t.)

To act as captain of; to lead.

Webster

captain (a.)

Chief; superior.

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captain Sentence Examples

  1. The captain of the ship stood at the helm, steering the vessel through rough waters.
  2. As the captain of the football team, he led his teammates with determination and skill.
  3. The airline captain announced that the flight would be delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
  4. With years of experience at sea, the captain navigated the ship expertly through the narrow channel.
  5. The captain of the debate team eloquently presented their arguments, impressing the judges.
  6. As captain of the company's soccer team, she organized regular practice sessions to improve team performance.
  7. The captain of the military unit devised a strategic plan to counter the enemy's advance.
  8. The role of captain comes with great responsibility, requiring strong leadership qualities.
  9. Despite facing criticism, the captain remained steadfast in their decisions, guided by their principles.
  10. The police captain instructed the officers to maintain order during the protest, ensuring public safety.

FAQs About the word captain

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant, the naval officer in command of a military ship, a policeman in charge of a precinct, an officer

skipper,commander,pilot, admiral, officer,skip, commanding officer, master, sea captain, commodore

crew, crewman,crew, crewman,crewmate, crewmate,

The captain of the ship stood at the helm, steering the vessel through rough waters.

As the captain of the football team, he led his teammates with determination and skill.

The airline captain announced that the flight would be delayed due to adverse weather conditions.

With years of experience at sea, the captain navigated the ship expertly through the narrow channel.