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Definition of "nakhoda" [nakhoda]

  • In India, the captain or master of a boat or vessel. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "nakhoda" in a sentence
  • "The president is often referred to as the nakhoda or captain of the ship and because the crew's subservience is often demanded and given, he determines the direction the party takes."
  • "It would appear, from the depositions of the survivors, that the loss of the ship was intentional on the part of the supercargo and _nakhoda_, (or sailing-master,) the latter of whom, however, was drowned, with several of the crew, in attempting to get on shore in the boat."
  • "Every single man of his people was there, fully armed, when the old nakhoda at last raised his eyes."