skippering

British

/ ˈskɪpərɪŋ /

noun

slang the practice of sleeping rough

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Etymology

Origin of skippering

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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Capped 59 times by Wales, skippering them on 42 occasions, he also took them to the brink of the 1994 World Cup finals as coach -- which would have been their first appearance since 1958.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

The fact that Nick travelled with them too - skippering a yacht - is also unusual.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

Williamson, 25, who plays for Women's Super League side Arsenal as well as skippering the Lionesses, said she hoped the award would help her to continue inspiring the next generation of sportswomen.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2023

It said one was suspected of skippering the vessel, and the other of assisting him.

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2022

"How does it happen that he is skippering a yacht then?"

From The Clammer and the Submarine by Hopkins, William John

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