harbourmaster
Translation
harbormaster, port captain
Examples
The harbourmaster manages all ship movements.
The harbormaster manages all ship movements.
You must report to the harbourmaster on arrival.
You must report to the harbormaster on arrival.
Grammar Patterns
the harbormaster of ((a place)) the person in charge of a specific harbor He is the harbormaster of Dover.
Similar Words
Synonyms: port captain, port warden
Etymology
A compound word from 'harbor' + 'master'. Literally, the 'master of the harbor'.
Memory Tips
Simply combine the two words you already know: 'harbor' (a port for ships) and 'master' (someone in charge).