skipper (Meaning)

Wordnet

skipper (n)

a student who fails to attend classes

an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

the naval officer in command of a military ship

Wordnet

skipper (v)

work as the skipper on a vessel

Webster

skipper (n.)

One who, or that which, skips.

A young, thoughtless person.

The saury (Scomberesox saurus).

The cheese maggot. See Cheese fly, under Cheese.

Any one of numerous species of small butterflies of the family Hesperiadae; -- so called from their peculiar short, jerking flight.

The master of a fishing or small trading vessel; hence, the master, or captain, of any vessel.

A ship boy.

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skipper Sentence Examples

  1. The skipper of the sailboat expertly navigated the choppy waters.
  2. The captain, or skipper, had a reputation for his unwavering leadership.
  3. The young skipper had only been sailing for a few years but showed remarkable skill.
  4. The yacht's skipper hailed from a long line of seafarers.
  5. The skipper and his crew worked seamlessly together, ensuring a safe and successful voyage.
  6. The experienced skipper had weathered countless storms and always kept his cool.
  7. The skipper's knowledge of the local waters proved invaluable as he guided the boat through treacherous currents.
  8. The skipper's gruff exterior hid a kind and compassionate heart.
  9. The skipper was known for his infectious enthusiasm and love of sailing.
  10. The skipper's unwavering determination propelled him to overcome numerous challenges at sea.

FAQs About the word skipper

a student who fails to attend classes, an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship, the naval officer in command of a military ship, work as the skipp

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

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

The skipper of the sailboat expertly navigated the choppy waters.

The captain, or skipper, had a reputation for his unwavering leadership.

The young skipper had only been sailing for a few years but showed remarkable skill.

The yacht's skipper hailed from a long line of seafarers.