captain

//ˈkæptɪn//
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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.