skipper

[ˈskɪpər]

skipper Definition

  • 1the captain or master of a ship, boat, or aircraft
  • 2a person who is in charge of a group or organization

Using skipper: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "skipper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The skipper of the boat was an experienced sailor.

  • Example

    He was the skipper of the soccer team.

  • Example

    The airline hired a new skipper for their fleet of planes.

skipper Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for skipper

Idioms Using skipper

  • all hands on deck, skipper!

    an urgent call for everyone to help and work together, typically used in a crisis or emergency situation

    Example

    As soon as the storm hit, the skipper shouted 'All hands on deck, skipper!' and everyone rushed to secure the ship.

  • to be in charge of something, especially a boat or ship

    Example

    He skippered the yacht across the Atlantic Ocean.

  • to be the captain or leader of a sports team

    Example

    She skippered the basketball team to victory in the championship game.

Phrases with skipper

  • an experienced and wise captain or leader

    Example

    The old skipper had seen many storms and knew how to navigate through them.

  • skipper's seat

    the driver's seat in a boat or aircraft

    Example

    The skipper took his place in the skipper's seat and started the engine.

  • skipper's tip

    a small gratuity given to the captain or crew of a boat or ship

    Example

    The passengers left a generous skipper's tip for the crew at the end of the voyage.

Origins of skipper

from Middle English 'schipper', from Old English 'sceoppa', meaning 'ship's officer'

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Summary: skipper in Brief

The term 'skipper' [ˈskɪpər] refers to a captain or leader of a ship, boat, or aircraft, as well as a person in charge of a group or organization. It can be used in phrases like 'old skipper,' denoting an experienced and wise leader, and 'skipper's seat,' referring to the driver's seat in a boat or aircraft. The idiom 'all hands on deck, skipper!' is used in urgent situations to call for everyone to work together.

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