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skipper

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of skipper

a person in overall command of a ship

  • we asked the skipper how long it would be before we reached port
Synonyms of skipper

captain, commander, skip
Words Related to skipper

sea captain

master, pilot

commanding officer

admiral, commodore, vice admiral

mate, officer
Near Antonyms of skipper

crew, crewman, crewmate

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