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Meanings of captain in English

Russian
капитан i-го ранга
Portuguese
capitão-de-mar-e-guerra
Catalan
capità naval
Spanish
capitán
Wikidata

Military rank of the United States.

Related terms
капитан i-го ранга
Russian
капитан
Catalan
capità
Spanish
capitán
Wikidata

Naval rank of the United States.

капитан
Synonyms
Examples for "capt"
Examples for "capt"
1
Well Al it is to soon to be calling me a capt.
Treat 'em Rough: Letters from Jack the Kaiser Killer
2
Now the Pentagon simply looks for accuracy in reporters' stories, said Capt.
Wired
3
I visited the pearl banks officially in 1848 in company with Capt.
Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon
4
Showers, who had a small, recurring role as New Orleans police Capt.
Reuters
5
The officers who were then in command of the fort were Capt.
My Life In The South
1
Surgeon-Captain Blake of the Royal Army Medical Corps had just left the Hospital, having been sent for by the night Nursing Sister.
Snake and Sword: A Novel
Russian
капитан
Portuguese
capitão
Catalan
capità
Spanish
capitán
Wikidata

An officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship.

Related terms
капитан
Catalan
maitre

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

maitre
Usage of captain in English
1
The captain replied, 'That'll change.' Then, 'What was that you said, Ruger?'
Zero Point
2
The captain looked grave; Mrs. Willoughby anxious; Beulah interested; and Maud thoughtful.
Wyandotté; Or, The Hutted Knoll: A Tale
3
I didn't know exactly what was wrong, the former Test captain said.
News.com.au
4
His captain saw this as treachery; Pietersen saw it as common sense.
The Guardian
5
McGuire, Hugh H., Jr.; enlisted March 10; transferred to cavalry; captain; killed.
The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson / In Which is T...
6
The young captain looked stunned for a moment, staring right past Hoffman.
Anvil Gate
7
At Crull-maldor's side, her new captain reported, Their numbers outside are great.
Chaosbound
8
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson: It was a great series for us.
BBC
9
The notice from the ship's captain came 20 minutes later, she said.
Reuters
10
Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll: This is so wrong on many levels.
Reuters
11
This isn't the best way to get on the captain's good side.
Nova
12
Photo: World Rugby The captain said his try was a team effort.
Radio NZ
13
According to the former France captain Pascal Papé: Wasps had more desire.
The Guardian
14
Hurricanes captain Brad Shields said he was also frustrated by the result.
Radio NZ
15
To Advertiser: Am 26; late captain of Engineers; University graduate adventurous disposition.
The Case and the Girl
16
Ulster captain Iain Henderson was recently added to the Ireland leadership group.
The Irish Times