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captain
noun
verb
A dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
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noun
A dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
noun
The pilot in charge of an airship
noun
The naval officer in command of a military ship
noun
A policeman in charge of a precinct
noun
An officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
noun
The leader of a group of people
“A captain of industry”
noun
An officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
verb
Be the captain of a sports team
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A captain of industry
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