captain

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈkæp.tən/
/-tən/
/ˈkæp.tən/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A chief or leader.

2 Definition

The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.

Example Sentences
  • The captain is the last man to leave a sinking ship.
3 Definition

An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.

4 Definition

A naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore.

5 Definition

A commissioned officer in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA Corps, or PHS Corps of a grade superior to a commander and junior to a rear admiral (lower half). A captain is equal in grade or rank to an Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force colonel.

6 Definition

One of the athletes on a sports team who is designated to make decisions, and is allowed to speak for his team with a referee or official.

7 Definition

The leader of a group of workers.

Example Sentences
  • John Henry said to the captain, "A man ain't nothing but a man."
8 Definition

The head boy of a school.

9 Definition

A maître d', a headwaiter.

10 Definition

An honorific title given to a prominent person. See colonel.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To act as captain

2 Definition

To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.