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staff captain

American  

noun

  1. a person who assists the master of a large ocean passenger vessel, being especially responsible for safety apparatus, fire and lifeboat drills, etc.


Etymology

Origin of staff captain

First recorded in 1865–70


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It was a 29-year-old staff captain in the Czech Republic Army who ran as if he was in deep agony and his next step would be his last.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 2, 2020

He is a staff captain in the Czech Army, the equivalent of major in the United States Army.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 2, 2020

And the staff captain rose and turned away from Rostov.

From War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, Count

I read a type-written document from the staff captain that related to the collection, "as opportunity offers," of two field guns captured from the enemy two days before.

From Pushed and the Return Push by George Herbert Fosdike Nichols

The staff captain told us he was bringing forward his ammunition dumps.

From Pushed and the Return Push by George Herbert Fosdike Nichols

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