Skipper ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Skipper ( noun )

1. The person in charge of a ship or boat, especially one who is in command of a commercial vessel.
2. A person who skips, especially over stones to make them bounce on water.
3. A leader, manager, or person in charge of a group or organization.

Origin:

From middle english skip(p)ere, from old norse skopari, skipperi.

Examples:

1. The skipper of the ship was a seasoned sailor with many years of experience at sea.
2. As a child, I loved to play skip stones with my friends by the lake.
3. The skipper of the soccer team led them to victory in the championship game.
4. The new company skipper was known for his ability to turn around struggling businesses.
5. I saw the skipper of the boat expertly navigate the vessel through the rough waves.

(As a verb)

Skipper ( verb )

1. The person in charge of a ship or boat, especially one who is in command of a commercial vessel.
2. A person who skips, especially over stones to make them bounce on water.
3. A leader, manager, or person in charge of a group or organization.

Origin:

From middle english skip(p)ere, from old norse skopari, skipperi.

Examples:

1. The skipper of the ship was a seasoned sailor with many years of experience at sea.
2. As a child, I loved to play skip stones with my friends by the lake.
3. The skipper of the soccer team led them to victory in the championship game.
4. The new company skipper was known for his ability to turn around struggling businesses.
5. I saw the skipper of the boat expertly navigate the vessel through the rough waves.