Synonyms for

Skipper

Verb / ˈskɪpɜ: / Another word for skipper — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who is in charge of a boat or a ship

Synonyms & similar words

seacaptain captain master captain commander pilot navigator coxswain helmsman steersman master boatswain mate officer skip skipjack skipperess skipwoman

Synonyms by register

Formal

commander captain master leader

Informal

boss chief head honcho guv'nor

Literary

helmsman navigator

Antonyms

follower subordinate crew member passenger deckhand ranker

Common collocations

  • skipper a boat
  • skipper a team
  • skipper the ship
  • skipper the aircraft
  • skipper the yacht
  • skipper the vessel
  • skipper the crew

Word family

noun skipper
verb skip

Usage note

Primarily used informally for the captain of a ship, boat, or aircraft, or the captain of a sports team. Can also refer to a young goat.

Example sentences

  1. The skipper is responsible for the safety of everyone on board.
  2. The skipper navigated the boat through the rough waters.
  3. The skipper gave orders to the crew.
  4. The skipper used a map and a compass to find the way.
  5. The skipper docked the boat at the pier.

Quotes

  • A smooth sea never made a skilled skipper. - English Proverb
  • There is nothing so desperately monotonous as the sea, and I no longer wonder at the cruelty of pirates. - James Russell Lowell
  • A good captain is not made from calm seas. - Unknown

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