Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skipper
noun
/ˈskɪpər/
Definition
A skipper is a person who is in charge of a boat or ship.
Examples
- The skipper navigated the sailboat through the challenging waters.
- As the skipper of the fishing vessel, she was responsible for the crew’s safety.
- The young boy dreamed of becoming a skipper one day, steering his own boat across the sea.
Meaning
The term often refers to a captain of a small vessel, especially a fishing boat or during leisure activities such as sailing.
Synonyms
- captain
- helmsman
- pilot
- commander
- leader
