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skipper

UK
/ˈskɪpə/
US
/ˈskɪpər/

Translations

skippernoun
skippers
pl
UK
/ˈskɪpə/
US
/ˈskɪpər/
capitaineNautique.
The skipper navigated the vessel through the stormy seas.
Le capitaine a guidé le navire à travers les mers agitées.
hespérieEntomologie.
We spotted a skipper flitting among the flowers in the garden.
Nous avons aperçu une hespérie voltigeant parmi les fleurs du jardin.
capitaineSportif.
The skipper of the soccer team gave an inspiring speech before the match.
Le capitaine de l’équipe de football a prononcé un discours inspirant avant le match.
Additional translations
sauteurSens rare.
Synonyms
master
leader
helmsman
pilot
captain
skipperverb
skippered
Past Simple
skippered
Past Participle
skippering
Gerund
UK
/ˈskɪp.ə/
US
/ˈskɪp.ɚ/
capitanerSportif; verbe rare.
She was asked to skipper the national team in the upcoming tournament.
On lui a demandé de capitaner l’équipe nationale lors du prochain tournoi.
capitanerEmploi surtout maritime; verbe rare.
He was chosen to skipper the yacht during the regatta.
Il a été choisi pour capitaner le yacht pendant la régate.
Synonyms
miss
neglect
bypass
omit
overlook

Definitions

skippernoun
The captain of a ship or boat.
The skipper navigated the vessel through the stormy seas.
A person who is in charge of a team or group, especially in sports.
The skipper of the soccer team gave an inspiring speech before the match.
A type of butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae, known for their quick, darting flight patterns.
We spotted a skipper flitting among the flowers in the garden.
A person who skips or jumps, especially in a playful manner.
The children played a game where the skipper had to jump over a rope.
skipperverb
To act as the captain of a ship or boat.
He was chosen to skipper the yacht during the regatta.
To lead or manage a team, especially in sports.
She was asked to skipper the national team in the upcoming tournament.
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