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captainship


Meanings
  • noun

    The position or authority of a master over a ship and crew.

    - "As captain of the ship, he was responsible for the safety of all aboard."
    - "The new captain took command of the vessel."

Variants
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bell captain , captain , captaincies , captaincy , captains , captainship , captainships
Etymology
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Derived from the Old French word 'capitaine', meaning head or chief.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'captain' comes from the Old English word 'capere', which means 'to take' or 'seize'.

  2. The highest-ranking officer on a ship is not always called the captain. In some cases, the term 'master' is used instead.


Related Concepts
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  1. Shipping industry: The global industry dedicated to the transportation of goods by sea.

  2. Maritime law: The body of law that governs various aspects of maritime commerce, navigation, and the conduct of ships at sea.


Culture
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In literature, the concept of captainship is often used to symbolize leadership and responsibility.

How to Memorize "captainship"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a ship at sea with a captain standing on the deck, giving orders to the crew.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'captainship' with the idea of leadership and control over a ship and crew.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'CAPTAIN' to remember the different aspects of captainship: Command, Authority, Provisioning, Tactics, Administration, Navigation.


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