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skipper
1[ skip-er ]
noun
- the master or captain of a vessel, especially of a small trading or fishing vessel.
- a captain or leader, as of a team.
verb (used with object)
- to act as skipper of.
skipper
2[ skip-er ]
noun
- a person or thing that skips.
- any of various insects that hop or fly with jerky motions.
- any of numerous quick-flying, lepidopterous insects of the family Hesperiidae, closely related to the true butterflies.
skipper
1/ ˈskɪpə /
noun
- the captain of any vessel
- the captain of an aircraft
- a manager or leader, as of a sporting team
verb
- to act as skipper (of)
skipper
2/ ˈskɪpə /
noun
- a person or thing that skips
- any small butterfly of the family Hesperiidae, having a hairy mothlike body and erratic darting flight
- another name for saury
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“We always say addiction is an equal opportunity affliction,” Skipper said.
“The minute they blow, you can call the airline and pull them off flight status,” Skipper said.
After 48 hours at the helm, the skipper knew he needed to rest, so Lennon would have to steer for a while.
Scott carried on as skipper of the station, with its 10-hour work days, while assuming the added duty of concerned brother.
We do what we can when Skipper loses her lunch money, pay for college if we can, help out with the first-day-at-work suit.
Kielland's third novel, "Skipper Worse," marked a distinct step in his development.
Skipper Worse growled a little and rubbed his head, when Sivert Gesvint pressed his hand and welcomed him with effusion.
Sarah bashfully welcomed Skipper Worse, who patted her on the head; he had known her ever since she was a small child.
Skipper Worse could not understand what they were talking about, and he became very weary.
In a moment Skipper Worse was wide awake, and began to hum, as she moved her fingers along the lines.
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