sea captain

Meanings

• noun

  A person who commands a ship.

  - "The sea captain led his crew through treacherous waters."
  - "The sea captain gave the order to set sail."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sea captain
harbinger , stranger , ranger , anger , danger

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Variants

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sea captain , sea captains

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Etymology

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Originally, a person who had the responsibility of keeping the sailors' morale high and maintaining order and discipline on board a ship.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sea captain' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The highest-ranking officer on a ship is called the 'captain', but the term 'sea captain' is often used to refer to a ship's captain.

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Related Concepts

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1. ship captain: An alternative term for a sea captain.

2. maritime captain: A captain who works on a vessel that operates on water, including ships, boats, and submarines.

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Culture

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In literature, the sea captain is often portrayed as a wise, experienced leader who faces challenges at sea and guides his crew to safety. Famous examples include Captain Ahab from Moby-Dick and Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

How to Memorize "sea captain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing on the deck of a ship, giving orders to the crew.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the image of a sea captain with the image of a wise, experienced leader.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S.E.A. Captain to remember the definition: Sailor, Expert, Authority, Captain.

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