What is another word for skippers?

Pronunciation: [skˈɪpəz] (IPA)

Skippers are navigators of vessels or boats. They can also refer to individuals who neglect or shirk their responsibilities or duties. In nautical terms, other synonyms for skippers include captains, commanders, masters, and helmsmen. Skipper can also be used interchangeably with the words skip or pilot. In terms of behavioral synonyms for skippers, these might include shirkers, dodgers, or avoiders. Colloquial terms may also be used in place of skipper, such as the boss, the skip, or the chief. The term skipper can also be used as a nickname for someone who excels at guiding or leading others.

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Usage examples for Skippers

After several events of this kind had taken place, the regular skippers of the river, for a long time, did not venture to pass the Dunderberg, without lowering their peaks, out of homage to the Heer of the mountain; and it was observed that all such as paid this tribute of respect were suffered to pass unmolested.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
I think there is a little bribe which the skippers get for seeing that the men go to the shop.
"Second Shetland Truck System Report"
William Guthrie
12,125. Have you noticed, as a rule, that the skippers deal at the fish merchant's shop more commonly than the men?
"Second Shetland Truck System Report"
William Guthrie

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