skipper

IPA: skˈɪpɝ

(nautical) The master of a ship.
A coach, director, or other leader.
(sports) The captain of a sports team such as football, cricket, rugby or curling.
A person who skips, or fails to attend class.
(sports) One who jumps rope.
Any of various butterflies of the families Hesperiidae and its subfamily Megathyminae, having a hairy mothlike body, hooked tips on the antennae, and a darting flight pattern.
Any of several marine fishes that often leap above water, especially Cololabis saira (Pacific saury) and Sprattus sprattus (European sprat).
(obsolete) A young, thoughtless person.
The cheese maggot, the larva of a cheese fly (family Piophilidae), which leaps to escape predators.
A barn or shed in which to shelter for the night.
(South Africa) A short-sleeved (or long-sleeved) tee-shirt, or sweatshirt.
A surname.
A male given name.

Examples of "skipper" in Sentences

The skipper of the boat expertly navigated the rough waters
The baseball team's skipper called for a bunt play to advance the runner
The skipper of the fishing charter helped his guests reel in a big catch
The skipper of the soccer team motivated his players to give their all on the field
The skipper of the aircraft carrier coordinated the takeoff and landing of fighter jets