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captain [ˈkæptən]

1 captain noun
  • a person who is in charge of a ship or an airplane
  • an officer of high rank in some branches of the military
  • an officer of high rank in a police or fire department
2 captain verb
  • to be the captain of (something): such as
  • to be in charge of (a ship or airplane)
  • to lead (a team)