crew chief
noun
: one who is in charge of a crew of workers
especially
: a noncommissioned officer (as in the air force) who supervises an airplane's ground crew
Examples of crew chief in a Sentence
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In his role as crew chief aboard the Osprey, Collart would have worked to secure the safety of everyone onboard while the aircraft failed.
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Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2023
The call came during a pit stop with less than 66 laps to go. After entering the pits in ninth, crew chief Cliff Daniels called for a two-tire change instead of four.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 5 June 2023
With Bang piloting the craft and Zylka acting as crew chief, the two began their return journey from Baraboo at 9 p.m. But 40 minutes later, the craft crashed into a farmer’s field in Dodge County.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2023
He was docked 60 points, his crew chief suspended two races and dropped from 21st to 29th in the standings.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 24 Apr. 2023
Majeski raced without crew chief Joe Shear Jr. on the box and had a right rear tire confiscated.
—Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2023
Knaus has 82 race wins, trailing only Dale Inman and Leonard Wood for all-time wins by a crew chief.
—Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
August 5, 2023 After a couple of minutes arguing with crew chief Mark Wegner and home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman, Francona turned and started back toward Cleveland’s dugout.
—Joe Noga, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2023
In addition to Bonnett, other Modern Era nominees who were not elected included drivers Jeff Burton, Carl Edwards, Harry Gant, Larry Phillips and Ricky Rudd and crew chiefs Tim Brewer and Harry Hyde.
—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2023
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Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2023
The call came during a pit stop with less than 66 laps to go. After entering the pits in ninth, crew chief Cliff Daniels called for a two-tire change instead of four.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 5 June 2023
With Bang piloting the craft and Zylka acting as crew chief, the two began their return journey from Baraboo at 9 p.m. But 40 minutes later, the craft crashed into a farmer’s field in Dodge County.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2023
He was docked 60 points, his crew chief suspended two races and dropped from 21st to 29th in the standings.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 24 Apr. 2023
Majeski raced without crew chief Joe Shear Jr. on the box and had a right rear tire confiscated.
—Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2023
Knaus has 82 race wins, trailing only Dale Inman and Leonard Wood for all-time wins by a crew chief.
—Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
August 5, 2023 After a couple of minutes arguing with crew chief Mark Wegner and home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman, Francona turned and started back toward Cleveland’s dugout.
—Joe Noga, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2023
In addition to Bonnett, other Modern Era nominees who were not elected included drivers Jeff Burton, Carl Edwards, Harry Gant, Larry Phillips and Ricky Rudd and crew chiefs Tim Brewer and Harry Hyde.
—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
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“Crew chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crew%20chief. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.
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