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Captain

Captain n. A head, or chief officer
Captain n. The military officer who commands a company, troop, or battery, or who has the rank entitling him to do so though he may be employed on other service.
Captain n. An officer in the United States navy, next above a commander and below a commodore, and ranking with a colonel in the army.
Captain n. By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain.
Captain n. The master or commanding officer of a merchant vessel.
Captain n. One in charge of a portion of a ship's company; as, a captain of a top, captain of a gun, etc.
Captain n. The foreman of a body of workmen.
Captain n. A person having authority over others acting in concert; as, the captain of a boat's crew; the captain of a football team.
Captain n. A military leader; a warrior.
Captain v. t. To act as captain of; to lead.
Captain a. Chief; superior.

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