captain
Pronunciation:
/ˈkæp.tən//-tən//ˈkæp.tən/noun
Definitions
A chief or leader.
The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.
Example: 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
Definitions
To act as captain
To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.