Synonyms for skipper

Grammar : Noun

Spell : skip-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈskɪp ər

Définition of skipper

Origin : "captain or master of a ship," late 14c., from Middle Dutch scipper, from scip (see ship (n.)). Cf. English shipper, used from late 15c. to 17c. in sense "skipper." Transferred sense of "captain of a sporting team" is from 1830.

noun leader

Example sentences :

"Your story is quite to the point, Skipper," said the Doctor.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

In the dory the skipper, bending at his oars, was not two yards astern.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

As I mounted, our wagonmaster rode by me, busy as a skipper in a storm.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

Old Captain Hopkin's was master, and our present skipper was mate.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 » by Various

She has also a skipper, who is something of a character in his way.
Extract from : « Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) » by William Delisle Hay

Mr. Milne pooh-poohs my fears, and says it is only the "skipper's little way."
Extract from : « The Captain of the Pole-Star and Other Tales » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Hannah don't like that; 'cordin' to her notion Kenelm hadn't ought to have any skipper but her.
Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The skipper's arms were around his waist and the skipper's thin legs twisted about his own.
Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

You've got a skipper aboard the Fair Harbor already, 87 haven't you?
Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Me and the skipper had some words and I told him where he could go.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

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