1590s, from captain (n.). Related: Captained; captaining.

late 14c., capitayn, "a leader, chief, one who stands at the head of others," from Old French capitaine "captain, leader," from Late Latin capitaneus "chief," noun use of [..]

/ˈkæptən/ noun plural captains 1 captain /ˈkæptən/ noun plural captains Learner's definition of CAPTAIN [count] 1  : a person who is in charge of a ship or an airplane The captain has turned [..]

Captain [N] [S] Heb. sar ( 1 Samuel 22:2 ; 2 Sam 23:19 ). Rendered "chief," Genesis 40:2 ; 41:9 ; rendered also "prince," Daniel 1:7 ; "ruler," Judges 9:30 ; "govern [..]

person in command of a ship or other vessel.

What the front person on a tandem (a bicycle built for two) is called.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant be the captain of a sports team the naval officer in command of a military ship a policeman in charge of a precinct master: an officer wh [..]

a person who is in charge of a group of people, like soldiers, sailors or a football team

a junior officer

(1.) Heb. sar (1 Sam. 22:2; 2 Sam. 23:19). Rendered "chief," Gen. 40:2; 41:9; rendered also "prince," Dan. 1:7; "ruler," Judg. 9:30; "governor,' 1 Kings 22:26. [..]

+ As a purely military title, "captain" answers to sar in the Hebrew army and tribune in the Roman. The captain of the guard in (Acts 28:16) was probably the prefectus pratorio .+ Katsin, oc [..]

An army, marine, or air force officer who commands a military company; also a naval officer who commands a warship.

What the front person on a tandem (a bicycle built for two) is called.

To dream of seeing a captain of any company, denotes your noblest aspirations will be realized. If a woman dreams that her lover is a captain, she will be much harassed in mind from jealousy and rivalry.   

The rider of a tandem who is responsible for steering. This is usually the front rider. The captain is usually also responsible for controlling the gears and brakes. See also stoker.

an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship. Also referred to as Master.

(n) an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant(n) the naval officer in command of a military ship(n) a policeman in charge of a precinct(n) an officer who is licensed to command a [..]

        The man or woman in charge of a ship or sailing vessel.  A ships captain,

Capitano del Popolo, i.e. Garibaldi (1807–1882).

What the front person on a tandem (a bicycle built for two) is called.

The leader of a squad or team.

Captain is both a rank and an appointment. In the Canadian Navy today, the commanding officer of a ship, though usually of the rank of Commander, is nevertheless referred to and addressed as Captain. [..]

  From Latin caput meaning head. (Until 1862, captain was highest commissioned rank in U.S. Navy.) Rank or commanding officer of a ship or squadron.    

From the Latin caput, meaning head. Rank or commanding officer of a ship or squadron (see also Commodore).

The person who is in charge of a vessel and legally responsible for it and its occupants.

In the navy, the Captain holds the commissioned rank next below rear-admiral. By extension, the term is applied to a commander of any naval vessel, regardless of commissioned rank.

 A person whom is assigned command of a vessel.

the master or commanding officer of the ship.

The person who is in charge of a vessel and legally responsible for it and its occupants.

The person who is in charge of a vessel and legally responsible for it and its occupants

1. the person on board a vessel and who is in charge of the vessel and legally responsible for it and its occupants   2. a naval officer having a rank equivalent to a full colonel

The commander of a boat regardless of his real naval rank.

The person who is in charge of a vessel and legally responsible for it and its occupants.

Leader of a Carnival organization.

A conductor; often called skipper. This title dates from Civil War days when some railroads were run by the Army and the conductor was in many cases a captain.

A hobo salutation of the head man or big shot.

 

A Navy Captain is not to be confused with landlubber captains, such as in the Army, Air Force, or Marines – these are equivalent to a Navy Lieutenant. "Captain" (Capt) is the sixth naval off [..]

1. Any airline pilot wearing four stripes on his sleeve; often found strolling down Lovers' Lane holding his own hand. 2. Decorative dummy often found adorning the bridge of a ship.

The player that directed the club. In the professional era he became a Manager.

One player playing against two who alternate in their play against him, or two players playing against three, or three playing against four.

A variation of Rubber Bridge for 4 players whereby each session is just 4 deals.

In a chouette

One player who has been designated by the coach to be the one person who can communicate with the referee, while on the field. While FIFA doesn't give captains an official designation, youth soccer can utilize two or three captains. A captain is designated with a distinctive arm band.  

partner with the responsibility of making the final decision (in bidding) for his side

The partner who is in the best position to decide How High and Where the partnership belongs.

 In a Chouette, the player who represents the interests of all the contestants who are playing against the man in the box. The Captain typically rolls the dice and makes all final decisions regarding [..]

Pilot in charge of aircraft, crew, and passengers.

 The person that controls a ship or airplane. (noun)

supervisor in team serving group, whose primary function is to take customer orders.

one in charge of tables and service in a certain part of a restaurant; may also prepare special meals. Being phased out in most restaurants.

What the front person on a tandem (a bicycle built for two) is called.

The person in charge of the ship. Cap’n