Skipper: meaning, definitions and examples

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skipper

 

[ ˈskɪpər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

boat captain

A skipper is a person who is in charge of a boat or ship. They are responsible for navigating the vessel and ensuring the safety of the crew and passengers.

Synonyms

captain, commander, master

Examples of usage

  • The skipper of the yacht skillfully steered the boat through the rough waters.
  • The skipper ordered the crew to prepare the sails for the upcoming storm.
Context #2 | Noun

sports team leader

In sports, a skipper is the captain or leader of a team. They make strategic decisions during the game and motivate their teammates to perform at their best.

Synonyms

captain, coach, leader

Examples of usage

  • The skipper of the baseball team called for a pitching change in the ninth inning.
  • The skipper's inspirational speech before the championship game fired up the players.

Translations

Translations of the word "skipper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capitão

🇮🇳 कैप्टन

🇩🇪 Kapitän

🇮🇩 kapten

🇺🇦 капітан

🇵🇱 kapitan

🇯🇵 キャプテン

🇫🇷 capitaine

🇪🇸 capitán

🇹🇷 kaptan

🇰🇷 선장

🇸🇦 قائد السفينة

🇨🇿 kapitán

🇸🇰 kapitán

🇨🇳 船长

🇸🇮 kapitan

🇮🇸 skipstjóri

🇰🇿 капитан

🇬🇪 კაპიტანი

🇦🇿 kapitan

🇲🇽 capitán

Etymology

The word 'skipper' originated from the Dutch word 'schipper', which means 'shipper' or 'captain'. It was first used in English in the 17th century to refer to the captain of a ship. Over time, the term expanded to include captains of smaller boats and sports teams.

See also: skipped.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,172, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.