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" In a way, certain sections of the media always wanted to knock me because I had captained my country and been skipper at Old Trafford. It was all a bit odd really."
Bryan Robson

Meaning of "skipper" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SKIPPER

From Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schipper shipper.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SKIPPER

ˈskɪpə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SKIPPER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Skipper is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb skipper in English.

WHAT DOES SKIPPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of skipper in the English dictionary

The first definition of skipper in the dictionary is the captain of any vessel. Other definition of skipper is the captain of an aircraft. Skipper is also a manager or leader, as of a sporting team.



CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SKIPPER

PRESENT

Present
I skipper
you skipper
he/she/it skippers
we skipper
you skipper
they skipper
Present continuous
I am skippering
you are skippering
he/she/it is skippering
we are skippering
you are skippering
they are skippering
Present perfect
I have skippered
you have skippered
he/she/it has skippered
we have skippered
you have skippered
they have skippered
Present perfect continuous
I have been skippering
you have been skippering
he/she/it has been skippering
we have been skippering
you have been skippering
they have been skippering
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I skippered
you skippered
he/she/it skippered
we skippered
you skippered
they skippered
Past continuous
I was skippering
you were skippering
he/she/it was skippering
we were skippering
you were skippering
they were skippering
Past perfect
I had skippered
you had skippered
he/she/it had skippered
we had skippered
you had skippered
they had skippered
Past perfect continuous
I had been skippering
you had been skippering
he/she/it had been skippering
we had been skippering
you had been skippering
they had been skippering
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will skipper
you will skipper
he/she/it will skipper
we will skipper
you will skipper
they will skipper
Future continuous
I will be skippering
you will be skippering
he/she/it will be skippering
we will be skippering
you will be skippering
they will be skippering
Future perfect
I will have skippered
you will have skippered
he/she/it will have skippered
we will have skippered
you will have skippered
they will have skippered
Future perfect continuous
I will have been skippering
you will have been skippering
he/she/it will have been skippering
we will have been skippering
you will have been skippering
they will have been skippering
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would skipper
you would skipper
he/she/it would skipper
we would skipper
you would skipper
they would skipper
Conditional continuous
I would be skippering
you would be skippering
he/she/it would be skippering
we would be skippering
you would be skippering
they would be skippering
Conditional perfect
I would have skipper
you would have skipper
he/she/it would have skipper
we would have skipper
you would have skipper
they would have skipper
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been skippering
you would have been skippering
he/she/it would have been skippering
we would have been skippering
you would have been skippering
they would have been skippering
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you skipper
we let´s skipper
you skipper
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to skipper
Past participle
skippered
Present Participle
skippering
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SKIPPER

clipper · draper · hyper · kipper · mudskipper · newspaper · paper · piper · ripper · skyscraper · slipper · sniper · stripper · taper · vapor · viper · wallpaper · wiper · worshipper · zipper

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SKIPPER

skip · skip distance · skip it! · skip off · skip rope · skip tracer · skip zone · skip-tooth saw · skipjack · skipjack tuna · skiplane · skippable · skipped · skippering · skippet · skipping · skipping-rope · skippingly · skippy

WORDS THAT END LIKE SKIPPER

big dipper · chipper · day tripper · dipper · dripper · flipper · glass slipper · gripper · hipper · Jack the Ripper · lady´s-slipper · Little Dipper · nipper · paint stripper · pepper · shipper · sipper · the Little Dipper · tipper · tripper · whipper

Synonyms and antonyms of skipper in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SKIPPER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «skipper» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «skipper» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF SKIPPER

Find out the translation of skipper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of skipper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «skipper» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

船长
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

capitán
570 millions of speakers
en

English

skipper
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

कप्तान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كابتن
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

шкипер
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

capitão
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

অধিনায়ক
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

skipper
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Kapten
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Kapitän
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

船長
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

선장
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Skipper
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người nhảy dây
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

அணித் தலைவர்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

कर्णधार
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

kaptan
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

capitano
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

skipper
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

шкіпер
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

Skipper
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

skipper
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kaptein
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skeppare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skipper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of skipper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SKIPPER»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of skipper
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about skipper

EXAMPLES

QUOTES WITH «SKIPPER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word skipper.
1
Bryan Robson
In a way, certain sections of the media always wanted to knock me because I had captained my country and been skipper at Old Trafford. It was all a bit odd really.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SKIPPER»

Discover the use of skipper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to skipper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Skipper Barbie's Little Sister: Identification and Value Guide
This colorful book chronicles Skipper from her introduction in 1964 through 1978. A special chapter is devoted to Tutti and Todd. With more than 500 full-color photos, the book is presented in an easy-to-use and whimsical format.
Scott Arend, Karla Holzerland, Trina Kent, 1998
2
Reeds Skipper's Handbook
The bestselling aide-memoire of everything a boater would need to know at sea.
Malcolm Pearson, 2010
3
The Complete Day Skipper: Skippering with Confidence Right ...
Navigation & seamanship.
Tom Cunliffe, 2009
4
Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide
There is advice on how the engine works, how each part interacts, dos and don'ts, fault-finding and troubleshooting tests, all illustrated with detailed exploded diagrams to show how to fix problems.
Hans Donat, 2010
5
Yachting Monthly 200 Skipper's Tips: Instant Skills To ...
It’s a treasure trove of nautical know-how, including: · Seamanship · Navigation · Safety · Boat handling · Ropes and knots · Life on board These are the very best of the Skipper’s Tips from the pages of Yachting Monthly magazine, ...
Tom Cunliffe, 2012
6
Skipper's Onboard Knot Guide: Knots, Bends, Hitches and Splices
Here is a handy, splashproof, accessible guide to 40 of the most useful knots, bends and splices you will ever need - and all with clear step by step sequence photos.
Adlard Coles, 2009
7
Risk Management And Insurance: Perspectives In A Global Economy
This book provides an in-depth understanding of international risk management and insurance, their dynamics, and the economic, social, political, and regulatory environments surrounding global risk and insurance markets.· Introduction· ...
Harold D. Skipper/w. Jean Kwon, 2008
8
Skipper's Practical Handbook
This book covers the practical syllabus a student skipper needs to pass advanced sailing exams.
Richard Crooks, 2007
9
Skipper and Sky
Skipper is a little puppy who loves living in a lighthouse and visiting his best friend, Sky, a sea-loving kitten who lives by the harbour.
Jenny Dale, Susan Hellard, 2005
10
Exercise School for Horse and Rider
The relationship between horse and rider is akin to dance partners; to perform at their best, each must trust the other's physical strength and agility to execute the movements expected.
Lesley Skipper, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SKIPPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term skipper is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ainslie is biggest threat, says Oracle skipper
PORTSMOUTH, England (Reuters) - Jimmy Spithill, skipper of America's Cup holders Oracle Team USA, sees four-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie as ... «SBS, Jul 15»
2
Skipper of Paris tourist boat that crashed on the River Seine killing …
The court also awarded €790,000 euros (£570,000) to the victims and their families and banned the vessel's skipper Florent Bonnin from having a boating ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
3
Bangladesh ODI skipper Mashrafe Mortaza sustains minor injury in …
Bangladesh ODI skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has sustained minor injuries to both his hands after being involved in a road accident in Mirpur but there is no ... «Firstpost, Jun 15»
4
Dean Barker named CEO, skipper for Japan's America's Cup entry
Dean Barker wears his Team Japan colours after being announced as skipper and CEO of their America's Cup challenge for the 35th edition in 2017. «Stuff.co.nz, May 15»
5
Britain's Joe Skipper beasts bike leg at Ironman Texas
Despite hot and humid conditions, British pro Joe Skipper put in the race of his life at Ironman Texas last Saturday (16 May) to claim silver, breaking the course ... «220 Triathlon, May 15»
6
John Skipper basically confirms he “blindsided” Bill Simmons
ESPN President John Skipper spoke at length about not just his decision to cut ties with Simmons at the end of his contract, but the way in which he went about ... «Awful Announcing, May 15»
7
ESPN president John Skipper addresses Bill Simmons, other points …
ESPN president John Skipper held his customary session with sports media and business reporters on Tuesday following the network's "upfront" presentation to ... «Newsday, May 15»
8
Bill Simmons, ESPN Sever Ties: 'Time to Move on,' President John …
On Skipper's Grantland point, it is important to point out that ESPN owns the sports and pop culture website, not boss Simmons. As such, it appears that the ... «TheWrap, May 15»
9
Force skipper Matt Hodgson re-signs
Western Force skipper Matt Hodgson is confident the struggling franchise will reach the Super Rugby finals before he retires. Hodgson has re-signed with the ... «Stuff.co.nz, Apr 15»
10
America's Cup: Departing Kiwi skipper disputes Team NZ statement
Auckland, NZL (March 11, 2015) – Departing America's Cup skipper Dean Barker says Team New Zealand is trying to “rewrite history” with their version of his ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Mar 15»
REFERENCE
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