captain

cap-tain

verb

To be the leader or captain of a team or vessel.

"She will captain the national football squad."

noun

The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or sports team.

"The captain steered the ship safely to port."

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Synonyms: maitre d', maitre d'hotel, headwaiter, senior pilot, skipper, master, sea captain, chieftain, police chief, police captain