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A head, or chief officer
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The military officer who commands a company, troop, or battery, or who has the rank entitling him to do so though he may be employed on other service.
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An officer in the United States navy, next above a commander and below a commodore, and ranking with a colonel in the army.
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By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain.
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A person having authority over others acting in concert; as, the captain of a boat's crew; the captain of a football team.
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A military leader; a warrior.
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The free holder leader of a Company. Captains wear two diadems on their coronet, and are addressed as "milord/lady Captain".
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The person who operates the boat and is responsible for the safety of the guests, crew, and the boat.
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Person in charge of banquet service at food functions.
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a policeman in charge of a precinct
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the pilot ins charge of an airship
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a diningroom attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
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