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noun • an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant • the naval officer in command of a military ship • a policeman in charge of a precinct • an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship • the leader of a group of people • the pilot in charge of an airship • a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers verb • be the captain of a sports team | ||||||||
36% | 8 | Officer ranking below a chief warrant officer | ||||||
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34% | 4 | Naval rank between chief petty officer and warrant officer | ||||||
noun • a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen | ||||||||
Second Man Fitting In As Chief Officer Crossword Clue
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CAPTAIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CAPTAIN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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