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CAPTAINING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word captaining. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word captaining. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CAPTAINING

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commanding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• used of a height or viewpoint

conducting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the way of administering a business

• the direction of an orchestra or choir

controlling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• able to control or determine policy

directing
verb, nounv, n
adjective satellite

• showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

guiding
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• exerting control or influence

• showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

heading
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

• the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

• a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

leading
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way

noun

• the activity of leading

• thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

adjective satellite

• indicating the most important performer or role

• greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

• having the leading position or higher score in a contest

piloting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

• the occupation of a pilot

supervising
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

managing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be successful; achieve a goal

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• watch and direct

• achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

• carry on or function

• handle effectively

skipper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a student who fails to attend classes

• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

• the naval officer in command of a military ship

verb

• work as the skipper on a vessel

chieftain
nounn
noun

• the leader of a group of people

• the head of a tribe or clan

headwaiter
nounn
noun

• a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

master
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an artist of consummate skill

• a person who has general authority over others

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• directs the work of others

• presiding officer of a school

• an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

• someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

• an authority qualified to teach apprentices

• key that secures entrance everywhere

adjective satellite

• most important element

verb

• be or become completely proficient or skilled in

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

maitre d'
nounn
noun

• a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

maitre d'hotel
nounn
noun

• a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

police captain
nounn
noun

• a policeman in charge of a precinct

police chief
nounn
noun

• a policeman in charge of a precinct

sea captain
nounn
noun

• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

senior pilot
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the pilot in charge of an airship

Best Hypernyms For CAPTAINING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for captaining, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
officer head lead leader pilot policeman
Phrases (7)
airplane pilotcommissioned military officercommissioned naval officerdining-room attendantpolice officerrestaurant attendantship's officer

Alternatives for COMMANDING

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