as in captain
a person in overall command of a ship
we asked the skipper how long it would be before we reached port
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Recent Examples of skipper
The deckhand as well as the ship's skipper and chief engineer are all reportedly under investigation for possible multiple manslaughter and negligent shipwreck charges, but have not yet been formally accused of any crime.
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Greta Bjornson, People.com, 15 May 2025
It was announced shortly before manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the media, with the skipper seeing it while walking from his Citi Field office to the press conference room.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Bayesian’s skipper, James Cutfield, told the overnight watchkeepers to wake him if the wind speed increased above 23 mph or if the boat started dragging anchor, the report said.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
By this time, the wind had reached 30 knots, or about 34 miles per hour, and the ship was beginning to lean to one side — and the deckhand ran to wake the skipper, which happened around 4 a.m.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 15 May 2025
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Greta Bjornson, People.com, 15 May 2025
It was announced shortly before manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the media, with the skipper seeing it while walking from his Citi Field office to the press conference room.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Bayesian’s skipper, James Cutfield, told the overnight watchkeepers to wake him if the wind speed increased above 23 mph or if the boat started dragging anchor, the report said.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
By this time, the wind had reached 30 knots, or about 34 miles per hour, and the ship was beginning to lean to one side — and the deckhand ran to wake the skipper, which happened around 4 a.m.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipper
Noun
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The Stars’ captain, Benn, absolutely plastered Bouchard in the second period with a heavy hit on the forecheck.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Normally, the Knicks’ captain, floor general and reigning NBA Clutch Player of the Year is on the court when his team is trying to win a game in the final period.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Melvin Morris, an African American soldier, retrieved under fire at Chi Lang, Vietnam, the body of another team commander on Sept. 17, 1969.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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Schuster, a 17-year veteran, has been the department’s commander since 2020.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Skipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipper. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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