Captains
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of captain; individuals designated to command or lead, often in maritime, military, or organizational contexts as recognized in legal or regulatory frameworks.
The captains of the vessels were held liable for the safety violations.
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Typically used as the plural form of 'captain'; detailed definitions appear under the base form 'captain'.
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