The duty of directing a ship, usually used with the verb to have or to take and accompanied by the article "the."
To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).
An agent or servant imparted with the ability, to some degree, to act on initiative.
A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.
One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
One who holds a public office.
A commissioned officer.
To supply with officers.
To command as or like an officer.