captains
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/ˈkæp.tənz/
English
Definitions
noun
- A chief or leader.
- The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.“The captain is the last man to leave a sinking ship.”
- An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.
- A naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore.
verb
- To act as captain
- To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.