skippering

skip·per

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skip-er]
- /ˈskɪp ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skip-er]
- /ˈskɪp ər/

Definitions of skippering word

noun skippering the master or captain of a vessel, especially of a small trading or fishing vessel. 1
noun skippering a captain or leader, as of a team. 1
verb with object skippering to act as skipper of. 1
noun skippering the practice of sleeping rough 0

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Origin of skippering

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Middle Dutch schipper, equivalent to schip ship1 + -er -er1

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Parts of speech for Skippering

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Skippering

skippering popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for skippering

verb skippering

beacon — A beacon is a light or a fire, usually on a hill or tower, which acts as a signal or a warning.
helm — Also, heaume. Also called great helm. a medieval helmet, typically formed as a single cylindrical piece with a flat or raised top, completely enclosing the head.

All 2 Synonyms of skippering