Captain

Word CAPTAIN
Character 7
Hyphenation cap tain
Pronunciations /ˈkæp.tən/

Definitions and meanings of "Captain"

What do we mean by captain?

One who commands, leads, or guides others, especially. noun

The officer in command of a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft. noun

A precinct commander in a police or fire department, usually ranking above a lieutenant and below a chief. noun

The designated leader of a team or crew in sports. noun

A commissioned rank in the US Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps that is above first lieutenant and below major. noun

A commissioned rank in the US Navy or Coast Guard that is above commander and below commodore. noun

One who holds the rank of captain. noun

A figure in the forefront; a leader. noun

One who supervises or directs the work of others, especially. noun

A district official for a political party. noun

A restaurant employee who is in charge of the waiters and usually attends to table seating. noun

A bell captain. noun

To act as captain of; command or direct. transitive verb

To act as leader to; be captain over; command.

In archery: The winner of a captaincy at a shooting-match. noun

A competitor at a shooting-match or public meeting assigned to a particular target to score for the other archers and to keep order. noun

One who is at the head of or has authority over others; a chief; a leader; a commander, especially in military affairs. noun

More specifically noun

In the army, the officer who commands a company, whether of infantry, cavalry, or artillery. noun

A chief or leader.

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

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.

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.

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.

The leader of a group of workers.

The head boy of a school.

A maître d', a headwaiter.

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

Term of endearment used to show respect Urban Dictionary

Short for Captain Morgan's Rum Urban Dictionary

A rank in many modern militaries that is above a 1st lieutenant and below a major (Army/Marine/Air Force) or above a commander and below a lower rear admiral (Navy/Coast Guard). Urban Dictionary

He launched every zig for great justice. Urban Dictionary

N. Hardened Cock. Erect Penis. Pan Handle Urban Dictionary

(Australian Slang)- Captain Cook ; To take a look. To look at, or to point ones attention to Urban Dictionary

V.t.; to appropriate unabashedly and often imperiously something not belong to oneself, usu. not of great value; to steal shamelessly Urban Dictionary

Nickname or greeting for a porn fiend; someone who is constantly surfing for porn Urban Dictionary

Verb: to love with all of your heart and thus change Urban Dictionary

1)A foolish person. 2) One who has done a good thing; elite. 3) Generic term of reference for anyone. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Captain

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The word "captain" in example sentences

I have heard, in the armory at Boston, a militia captain (_captain_, mind you!) give the command "Attention!" in three different ways, continually experimenting. ❋ Allen French (1908)

I tell you I’m captain of this ship, —captain and owner. ❋ Herbert George (1896)

"_Excelsior_" was my motto; and, assisted by the generous captain, I soon after became a third mate, and afterwards a second mate, and, still later, a first mate, and, last of all, a _captain_! ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)

The election's outcome determines which players will earn the honor of the title captain for the Kansas University football team. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But our captain is a strange man, and I beg of you to be prepared for anything — understand? — for anything. ❋ Unknown (2010)

So why Alan Hansen was so confident Montenegro would be put to the sword he recommended resting the captain is a mystery. ❋ Paul Wilson (2010)

` ` Weekes makes two big stops in a row and your captain is able to win it for you. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"It helps who our captain is and you want to play for him and you want to be on the team," Woods says. ❋ Unknown (2007)

You should really pick one doctor to be what they call the captain of the ship. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"Just to be on the team with the greatest player in the world as your captain is the greatest honor in the world," Chris DiMarco said shortly after hitting his Cup-clinching putt. ❋ Unknown (2005)

One of the great honors and pleasures of being a captain is to be able to make the selections. ❋ Unknown (2003)

But our captain is a strange man, and I beg of you to be prepared for anything, understand? ❋ Unknown (1904)

At this sight, her heart throbbed and she mounted and riding down to the port, with her officers, halted by the ship, whilst the sailors broke out the cargo and transported the goods to the storehouses; after which she called the captain and asked what he had with him. ❋ Anonymous (1879)

The crew of the captured privateer Savannah has been thus analysed by a New York evening paper: — the captain is a Philadelphian by birth; the first officer and purser are South Carolinians; the sailing master ❋ Unknown (1861)

At this sight, her heart throbbed and she took horse with the Chamberlains and Nabobs and, riding down to the shore, halted by the ship, whilst the sailors broke bulk and bore the bales to the storehouses; after which she called the captain to her presence and asked what he had with him. ❋ Anonymous (1855)

– as I perceive the captain is a servant of yours, and will do nothing without you bid him. ❋ Unknown (1864)

Much like trekkies argue which captain is the best, Kirk or Picard. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In a city where Ireland have won only once in 40 years, Declan Kidney's side have to pick up the pieces of their opening day home defeat by Wales and even their long-term captain Brian O'Driscoll has his doubts. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Fire captain is at the head of the list: she has a fire hat, a fire coat, and fire boots. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I liked Avery Brooks as the captain from the first episode. ❋ Unknown (2009)

[whats up] captain? ❋ Shaggymorphism (2021)

I drank [twenty] ounces of [Captain] tonight and it ended up all over my [couch] along with the contents of my stomach. ❋ Ides Of March (2004)

[Captain] [Jones] was the head of [the platoon]. ❋ Nicolaivich (2004)

[Captain]: What [you say]? ❋ Baseologist (2003)

[The captain] [stood to attention], and entered the [ladie's] garden. ❋ Stouffer (2002)

[Take] a captain at [the set] on her ❋ Sok (2003)

I put my [coat on] the back of that chair to reserve it, but Bob just came over and [captained] [my seat]! ❋ Atemperman (2003)

"Hey [Captain], you better re-laminate your [laptop] [monitor]." ❋ TT Boy (2003)

Tommy [captained] [the Captain] [all day every day]. Then, he kissed her through the phone. ❋ Coni Pony (2009)

1) You fucking [Captain]! Look what you did to my jeans! 2) [Way to go], Captain!! 3) [Wuzzup], Captain. ❋ Noodles (2003)

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