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Captain

/kˈæptən/
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(noun) A chief or leader.

The captain will go to the meteorological office to get a weather briefing.
We cheered for him and chose him as our captain.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the ship made sure everything was ready for the long voyage.

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