How to pronounce "captain"

• "captain" pronounced in English.

• "captain" pronounced in Dutch.

Meanings and definitions of "captain"

Noun

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

Synonyms:

• captain

Noun

the naval officer in command of a military ship

Synonyms:

• captain
• skipper

Noun

a policeman in charge of a precinct

Synonyms:

• captain
• police captain
• police chief

Noun

an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

Synonyms:

• master
• captain
• sea captain
• skipper

Noun

the leader of a group of people; "a captain of industry"

Synonyms:

• captain
• chieftain

Noun

the pilot in charge of an airship

Synonyms:

• captain
• senior pilot

Noun

a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

Synonyms:

• captain
• headwaiter
• maitre d'hotel
• maitre d'

Verb

be the captain of a sports team

Synonyms:

• captain