sea captain

sea captain

n. The captain of a ship, especially a merchant ship.

sea captain

n (Nautical Terms) the master of a ship, usually a merchant ship

sea′ cap`tain

n. the master of a seagoing vessel. [1605–15]

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sea captain - an officer who is licensed to command a merchant shipskipper, captain, mastership's officer, officer - a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel; "he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines"

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