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1. captain

noun. ['ˈkæptən'] an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • captain (English)
  • capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • capitaneus (Latin)

2. captain

noun. ['ˈkæptən'] the naval officer in command of a military ship.

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.

Etymology

  • captain (English)
  • capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • capitaneus (Latin)

5. captain

noun. ['ˈkæptən'] the leader of a group of people.

Synonyms

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.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • captain (English)
  • capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • capitaneus (Latin)

8. captain

noun. ['ˈkæptən'] the pilot in charge of an airship.

Etymology

  • captain (English)
  • capitaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • capitaneus (Latin)
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