noun

1. A chief or leader.

2. The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.

   “The captain is the last man to leave a sinking ship.”

3. An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.

Synonyms: master, skipper, foreman, straw boss, supervisor, CAPT, CAPT., CPT

verb

1. To act as captain

2. To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.