ALL meanings of sub-captain
sub-cap·tain
S s - noun sub-captain a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader. 1
- noun sub-captain an officer ranking in most armies above a first lieutenant and below a major. 1
- noun sub-captain an officer in the U.S. Navy ranking above a commander and below a rear admiral or a commodore. 1
- noun sub-captain a military leader. 1
- noun sub-captain an officer in the police department, ranking above a lieutenant and usually below an inspector. 1
- noun sub-captain an officer of the fire department, usually in command of a company, ranking above a lieutenant and below a chief or assistant chief. 1
- noun sub-captain the commander of a merchant vessel. Compare staff captain. 1
- noun sub-captain the pilot of an airplane. 1
- noun sub-captain a local official in a political party responsible for organizing votes on a ward or precinct level. 1
- noun sub-captain Sports. the field leader of a team: The captain of the home team elected to receive on the kickoff. 1
- noun sub-captain a person of great power and influence, especially based on economic wealth. 1
- noun sub-captain headwaiter. 1
- noun sub-captain bell captain. 1
- noun sub-captain South Midland and Southern U.S. an unofficial title of respect for a man (sometimes used humorously or ironically). 1
- verb with object sub-captain to lead or command as a captain. 1