n.
1.an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
2.the naval officer in command of a military ship
3.a policeman in charge of a precinct
4.an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
5.the leader of a group of people
6.the pilot ins charge of an airship
7.a diningroom attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers captain v.
1.be the captain of a sports team