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单词 sea captains
释义

sea captain

noun

: the master especially of a merchant vessel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Augustus Washington, who opened a studio in Hartford, Conn., in the 1840s, photographed Sarah Taintor Bulkeley Waterman, the young wife of a sea captain, in a formal pose. Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 In Massachusetts, a crucial connection with Jamaica was established in the late 19th century, when a Wellfleet sea captain started bringing bananas from Jamaica to the United States. Katie Johnston, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 Looking every bit the sea captain, Mr. Rivers steered the barge to the edge of the boom, the thick mantle of garbage undulating on his approach. New York Times, 14 June 2022 The journey has been tough for the veteran sea captain, 57, who traveled solo most of the way in his rigid-hulled dinghy powered by two 350 HP outboard motors. Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2022 The uniformed figure of an old sea captain snapped to salute. New York Times, 12 May 2022 Named the Prowhouse, this unique mid-century home (from $290), designed by a poet and sea captain, has the feel of a boat but the trappings of a spacious, comfortable two-bedroom home. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 15 June 2021 The home was originally built for Captain Daniel Stone, a sea captain turned businessman in Brunswick, as well as his daughter, prominent businesswoman Narcissa Stone. Everett Potter, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2022 There’s also a big picture of him, looking like a sea captain who moonlights as Santa. Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

sea captains

noun

plural of sea captain
as in vice admirals

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • vice admirals
  • commanders
  • skips
  • skippers
  • commanding officers
  • officers
  • captains
  • admirals
  • pilots
  • commodores
  • masters
  • mates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • crewmen
  • crews
  • crewmates
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