captain
//ˈkæptɪn//
Noun
captainsPlural
1
The person in command of a ship or boat
The captain steered the ship through the storm.
2
A military officer of middle rank, above lieutenant and below major
He was promoted to captain after five years of service.
3
The leader of a sports team
She was chosen as captain of the basketball team.
4
A person in charge of a group or organization
She was chosen as captain of the debate team.
Verb
1
To be the captain of a ship, aircraft, or sports team
She captained the team to victory in the championship.