Category details
Categorycaptains
Alternative termscaptain, captain's, captains'
SourceArt & Architecture Thesaurus
Overview
Officers in the military whose specific rank and extent of authority varies from one institution to another but who generally are in charge of a company of men or area of action, such as a ship, aircraft, or station. For officers of public services and institutions holding the same title, use "captains (public officers)."