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skipper in Irish

skipper in Irish is scipéir, captaen — skipper means the person in charge of a ship or boat.

skipper in Irish

scipéir
noun
(nautical) The master of a ship.
captaen
noun
(sports) The captain of a sports team such as football, cricket, rugby or curling.

What does "skipper" mean?

  1. noun The person in charge of a ship or boat.
    "The skipper ordered the crew to head back to port before the storm hit."
  2. noun The captain of a sports team.
    "As skipper, she led the team out onto the pitch first."
  3. verb To act as captain of a ship or a sports team.
    "He's skippered the club's first team for the past three seasons."
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skipper in a sentence

  • The skipper ordered the crew to head back to port before the storm hit.
  • As skipper, she led the team out onto the pitch first.
  • He's skippered the club's first team for the past three seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "skipper" in Irish?

"skipper" in Irish is scipéir, captaen. skipper means: The person in charge of a ship or boat.

How do you use "skipper" in a sentence?

Example: "The skipper ordered the crew to head back to port before the storm hit." In Irish, "skipper" is scipéir, captaen.

Are there other ways to say "skipper" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "skipper": scipéir, captaen.

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