captain cook
Definition
- Proper noun:
- James Cook, the British explorer and navigator: "Captain Cook" refers specifically to Captain James Cook, the 18th-century British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. He is historically significant for his three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, during which he achieved the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the first recorded circumnavigation of New Zealand.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The history book has a chapter on Captain Cook and his voyages.
- Many places in the Pacific, like the Cook Islands, are named after Captain Cook.
- Captain Cook's detailed maps were remarkably accurate for his time.
Advanced Usage
- "A Captain Cook of industry": (Metaphorical, rare) A pioneering leader or explorer in a non-geographical field.
- He was considered a Captain Cook of digital innovation, charting unknown territories in technology.
Variants and Related Words
- Cook (surname): A common shortening in historical contexts.
- Cook's first voyage began in 1768.
- Captain James Cook: The full name, used for formal clarity.
Synonyms
- Explorer: A person who explores an unfamiliar area.
- Navigator: A person who directs the route or course of a ship or other form of transportation, especially by using instruments and maps.
Related Phrases
- The Endeavour: The name of the ship commanded by Captain Cook on his first voyage.
- A replica of the Endeavour sails to commemorate Captain Cook's journeys.
Related Idioms
- (As) famous as Captain Cook: (Informal, chiefly Australian/NZ) Used to describe someone or something that is very well-known.
- That old pub is as famous as Captain Cook around here.
Noun
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English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779)
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