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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

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2020

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

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 Nichols, George Herbert Fosdike

In a pause between dances Charlotte and the staff captain go to the veranda's far end and stand against the rail.

From The Cavalier by Cable, George Washington

And the staff captain rose and turned away from Rostov.

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

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