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Quick definitions from WordNet (captain)

▸ noun:  a diningroom attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
▸ noun:  the pilot ins charge of an airship
▸ noun:  the naval officer in command of a military ship
▸ noun:  a policeman in charge of a precinct
▸ noun:  an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
▸ noun:  the leader of a group of people ("A captain of industry")
▸ noun:  an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
▸ verb:  be the captain of a sports team
▸ name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #21684)

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