noun
- the captain or commanding officer of a ship
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The shipmaster ordered all hands on deck during the storm.
- As shipmaster, he was responsible for the safety of the entire crew.
- The experienced shipmaster navigated through the treacherous waters.
- The shipmaster’s log recorded every detail of the voyage.
- Port authorities required the shipmaster to present the ship’s documents.
- The shipmaster made the final decision about changing course.