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1. captain
noun. ['ˈkæptən'] an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant.
Synonyms
Etymology
- captain (English)
- capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- capitaneus (Latin)
2. captain
noun. ['ˈkæptən'] the naval officer in command of a military ship.
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Etymology
- captain (English)
- capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- capitaneus (Latin)
3. captain
noun. ['ˈkæptən'] a policeman in charge of a precinct.
Etymology
- captain (English)
- capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- capitaneus (Latin)
4. captain
noun. ['ˈkæptən'] an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship.
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Etymology
- captain (English)
- capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- capitaneus (Latin)
5. captain
noun. ['ˈkæptən'] the leader of a group of people.
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Etymology
- captain (English)
- capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- capitaneus (Latin)
6. captain
noun. ['ˈkæptən'] a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers.
Etymology
- captain (English)
- capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- capitaneus (Latin)
7. captain
verb. ['ˈkæptən'] be the captain of a sports team.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- captain (English)
- capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- capitaneus (Latin)