sea captain

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Word: Sea Captain

Definition: A sea captain is a noun that refers to an officer who is licensed to lead and command a merchant ship. This means they have the authority and responsibilities for the safety and navigation of the ship and its crew.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "sea captain" when talking about someone in charge of a commercial ship, like a cargo ship or a cruise ship.
• It is important to capitalize "Sea Captain" when using it as a title (e.g., Captain Smith), but use lowercase when referring to the role generally (e.g., a sea captain).

Example Sentences:

1. The sea captain skillfully navigated the ship through the stormy waters.
2. After many years of training, she became a licensed sea captain.

Advanced Usage:

• Sea captains often need to understand maritime law, navigation, and weather patterns to effectively manage their ships.
• They may also need to communicate with other vessels and ports, making strong leadership and communication skills important.

Word Variants:

• Captain (noun): A general term for someone in command, not just on the sea.
• Shipmaster (noun): Another term for someone who commands a ship.

Different Meanings:

• The term "captain" can also refer to someone in charge of a sports team or a leader in other contexts, not just on the sea.

Synonyms:

• Shipmaster
• Skipper
• Mariner (though this can refer to anyone who works on a ship)

Idioms:

• "To go down with the ship": This means to remain loyal and stay with a situation until the end, often used to describe a captain's responsibility to their ship.
• "All hands on deck": This means everyone is needed to help, usually in a challenging situation.

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Set sail": To begin a journey by ship.
• "Bring aboard": To take someone onto the ship, often referring to new crew members.

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Noun

1. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

Synonyms

• master
• captain
• skipper