captain

nounverb /kæptən/ 2 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 11 WWF 14

Definitions

noun

the leader of a group of people

“a captain of industry”

noun

the pilot in charge of an airship

noun

a policeman in charge of a precinct

noun

an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

noun

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

noun

the naval officer in command of a military ship

noun

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

verb

be the captain of a sports team

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