Pronunciation: /ˈskɪpər/
noun a person who is in charge of a boat or ship
A1 The skipper of the boat guided us safely to shore.
A2 The skipper of the team made sure everyone was prepared for the game.
B1 The skipper of the fishing boat had years of experience at sea.
B2 The skipper of the cruise ship was responsible for the safety of all passengers.
C1 The skipper of the yacht navigated through the rough waters with skill and precision.
C2 The skipper of the military vessel was highly respected for his leadership abilities.
verb to act as the captain or leader of a boat or ship
A1 The skipper skipped along the beach with his dog.
A2 She decided to skipper the boat for the first time.
B1 The experienced skipper taught the new crew members how to skipper a sailboat.
B2 After years of practice, he was able to skipper the yacht through rough waters.
C1 The skipper skillfully navigated the ship through the dangerous storm.
C2 Having skippered many different vessels, she was considered one of the best captains in the region.
formal The skipper of the ship was responsible for navigating through the rough waters.
informal Hey skipper, can you steer the boat towards the shore?
slang Yo, skipper, mind taking us to that cool spot for fishing?
figurative As the team captain, she was considered the skipper of the soccer team.
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