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Meaning of the word skipper in English

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skipper

US /ˈskɪp.ɚ/
UK /ˈskɪp.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

the captain of a ship or boat

Example:
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The skipper navigated the yacht through the rough seas.
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He's been the skipper of this fishing boat for twenty years.
Synonym:
captainmastercommanderhelmsmannavigator
2.

the manager or leader of a sports team

Example:
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The team's skipper made a crucial decision in the final minutes of the game.
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As the skipper, he is responsible for the team's performance.
Synonym:
captainleadermanagercoach

Verb

1.

to be the captain or leader of (a ship or team)

Example:
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He will skipper the national team in the upcoming tournament.
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She was chosen to skipper the expedition to the Arctic.
Synonym:
captainleadmanagecommandhead
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