French Meaning of captain

Capitaine

Other French words related to Capitaine

Definitions and Meaning of captain in English

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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

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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.

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captain (v. t.)

To act as captain of; to lead.

Webster

captain (a.)

Chief; superior.

FAQs About the word captain

Capitaine

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

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