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

Recent Examples on the Web Then came the call from his crew chief, Blake Harris, who was still at the track. Greg Engle, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 LaDonna was his crew chief, one of the first women on the circuit to hold the role. Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 12 Oct. 2024 Joining Spake will be former crew chief Steve LeTarte, and like its predecessor, the show will deliver news, analysis, and driver interviews. Greg Engle, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 An hour-long show dedicated solely to NASCAR, airing every weeknight, featuring a parade of hosts, crew chiefs, drivers, and NASCAR executives. Greg Engle, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crew chief 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crew chief was in 1926

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“Crew chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crew%20chief. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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