captain
Translation
captain, skipper, leader
Examples
The captain of the ship gave an order.
The captain of the ship gave an order.
She is the captain of the football team.
She is the captain of the football team.
This is your captain speaking.
This is your captain speaking.
Grammar Patterns
the captain of ((sth.)) the leader of (a team, ship, etc.) She is the captain of the football team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leader, commander, skipper
Etymology
From Latin 'caput' (head). The 'head' of a ship, team, or plane.
Memory Tips
The 'captain' is the 'cap' or head of the group.