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captain
/ˈkæp.tən/
noun
A chief or leader.
The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.
"The captain is the last man to leave a sinking ship."
An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.
verb
To act as captain
To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.
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