OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 9187

captain

/ˈkæp.tɪn/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
capitán
The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.
Merchants, common sailors, captains of vessels, skippers, […] naval officers of all countries, and the Governments of several states on the two continents, were deeply interested i…
The captain is the last man to leave a sinking ship.
capitán
An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.
"A fine man, that Dunwody, yonder," commented the young captain, as they parted, and as he turned to his prisoner. "We'll see him on in Washington some day. He is strengthening his…
capitán
One of the athletes on a sports team who is designated to make decisions, and is allowed to speak for his team with a referee or official.
As Di Matteo celebrated and captain John Terry raised the trophy for the fourth time, the Italian increased his claims to become the permanent successor to Andre Villas-Boas by lan…
Captain's supposed to be the leader, right?
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 9188

captain

/ˈkæp.tɪn/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
capitanear
To act as captain
capitanear • pilotar
To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.
Phrases
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