Definition of "captains" []

• Plural form of captain. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of captain. (verb)

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• "He named his flying boats Clippers, aircraft speed was measured in knots, pilots were called captains, co-pilots became first officers, while pursers and stewards worked in the cabin."