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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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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

D.A. had settled themselves in two rooms in a deserted house, and the staff captain quickly sketched out the arrangements he had made for ammunition supply.

From Pushed and the Return Push by Nichols, George Herbert Fosdike

And the staff captain rose and turned away from Rostov.

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

"That's better, Count," said the staff captain, beginning to address Rostov by his title, as if in recognition of his confession.

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

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