Significado de la palabra skipper en español

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skipper

US /ˈskɪp.ɚ/
UK /ˈskɪp.ər/
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Sustantivo

1.

capitán, patrón

the captain of a ship or boat

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

capitán, entrenador

the manager or leader of a sports team

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

Verbo

capitanear, liderar

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

Ejemplo:
He will skipper the national team in the upcoming tournament.
Él capitaneará la selección nacional en el próximo torneo.
She was chosen to skipper the expedition to the Arctic.