Noun Definition

captain

1.Definition: a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

Related Noun(s):headwaiter

Category: People

2.Definition: a policeman in charge of a precinct

Related Noun(s):police captain, police chief

Category: People

3.Definition: an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

Category: People

4.Definition: an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

Related Noun(s):master, sea captain, skipper

Category: People

5.Definition: the leader of a group of people

"A captain of industry"

Related Noun(s):chieftain

Category: People

6.Definition: the naval officer in command of a military ship

Related Noun(s):skipper

Category: People

7.Definition: the pilot in charge of an airship

Related Noun(s):senior pilot

Category: People