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master

/ˈmastə/
noun

  1. Someone who has control over something or someone.

  2. The owner of an animal or slave.

  3. The captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.

Synonymsestablishing shot, long shot, magistrate, master's, masters, captain
verb

  1. To be a master.

  2. To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.

  3. To learn to a high degree of proficiency.

    "It took her years to master the art of needlecraft."

adjective

  1. Masterful.

    "a master performance"

  2. Main, principal or predominant.

  3. Highly skilled.

    "master batsman"

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