schipper
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See also: Schipper
Etymology
From Middle Dutch schipper (“crew member of a ship”). Equivalent to schip + -er.
Pronunciation
Noun
schipper m (plural schippers, diminutive schippertje n)
- skipper, captain (master of a ship)
- De schipper navigeerde het schip behendig door de smalle grachten.
- The skipper skillfully navigated the ship through the narrow canals.
- De ervaren schipper stuurde het schip veilig de haven binnen.
- The experienced captain safely guided the ship into the harbor.
- De schipper had de verantwoordelijkheid voor het welzijn van de bemanning en lading.
- The skipper was responsible for the well-being of the crew and cargo.
- (dated) any member of a ship's crew
- (obsolete) anyone travelling on a ship
Derived terms
- beurtschipper
- luchtschipper
- schipperen
- schipperin
- zetschipper
Descendants
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