field captain

noun

, Sports.

a member of a team taking active part in a game who is authorized to make decisions for the team, especially in regard to planning plays, deciding whether to accept penalties called by an official against the opponents, etc.

field captain

Hugh had been told by Mr. Leonard that he was to be the field captain of the Scranton High team.

As Hugh had been made field captain, he would have charge of the playing to a considerable extent.

The trust field captain saw them as they crossed the lobby to the elevator and again marked the little evidences of familiarity.

Larry, who was field captain, shouted to Burkett to take the ball.

The field captain of the said forts shall receive an annual pay of one hundred and fifty pesos, without anything else.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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