captains
n. countablen. the people in charge of a ship, an aircraft, or a sports team. You use this word for leaders who make the final decisions during a journey or a game.
n. the persons in command of a ship, aircraft, or sports team. Often used to denote the highest-ranking officer on a commercial vessel or the designated leader of a competitive squad.
The captains of both teams met before the game started.
After the storm passed, the captains of the two fishing boats decided to return to the harbor together for safety.
While the admirals handle the broad strategy of the fleet, the individual captains are responsible for the daily discipline and tactical execution of their respective crews.
The plural form of 'captain'; when used as a title before a name, it is typically capitalized.