skipper
1the master or captain of a vessel, especially of a small trading or fishing vessel.
a captain or leader, as of a team.
to act as skipper of.
Origin of skipper
1Words Nearby skipper
Other definitions for skipper (2 of 2)
a person or thing that skips.
any of various insects that hop or fly with jerky motions.
any of numerous quick-flying, lepidopterous insects of the family Hesperiidae, closely related to the true butterflies.
Origin of skipper
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How to use skipper in a sentence
RIPL, a Rhode Island technology nonprofit that’s involved in the effort, also provides career coaching in the form of skipper, its artificial intelligence-driven bot, which helps individuals prepare for the job openings they’ve been matched with.
The governors of Rhode Island and Maryland are from different parties—but agree on these two things | Brett Haensel | October 26, 2020 | Fortune“We always say addiction is an equal opportunity affliction,” skipper said.
“The minute they blow, you can call the airline and pull them off flight status,” skipper said.
After 48 hours at the helm, the skipper knew he needed to rest, so Lennon would have to steer for a while.
How John Lennon Rediscovered His Music in Bermuda | The Telegraph | November 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTScott carried on as skipper of the station, with its 10-hour work days, while assuming the added duty of concerned brother.
Scott Kelly: Gabrielle Giffords' Brother-in-Law in Space | Peter J. Boyer | February 18, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
We do what we can when skipper loses her lunch money, pay for college if we can, help out with the first-day-at-work suit.
Kielland's third novel, "skipper Worse," marked a distinct step in his development.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange Kiellandskipper Worse growled a little and rubbed his head, when Sivert Gesvint pressed his hand and welcomed him with effusion.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandSarah bashfully welcomed skipper Worse, who patted her on the head; he had known her ever since she was a small child.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange Kiellandskipper Worse could not understand what they were talking about, and he became very weary.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandIn a moment skipper Worse was wide awake, and began to hum, as she moved her fingers along the lines.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange Kielland
British Dictionary definitions for skipper (1 of 2)
/ (ˈskɪpə) /
the captain of any vessel
the captain of an aircraft
a manager or leader, as of a sporting team
to act as skipper (of)
Origin of skipper
1British Dictionary definitions for skipper (2 of 2)
/ (ˈskɪpə) /
a person or thing that skips
any small butterfly of the family Hesperiidae, having a hairy mothlike body and erratic darting flight
another name for saury
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