skipper
noun
the master or captain of a vessel, especially of a small trading or fishing vessel.
had skippered
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past perfectof skipper.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Now 66, the oldest manager in the major leagues, he had skippered 1,688 regular-season games before advancing to the World Series for the first time.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 22, 2015
Now 66, the oldest manager in the major leagues, he had skippered 1,688 regular-season games before advancing to the Series for the first time.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 22, 2015
Warburton had skippered Wales in their 28-31 in June, while Rees led Wales through the 2010-11 season.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2011
His grandfather and great-grandfather had skippered barges on the Thames.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 9, 2010
