ship's officer meaning

UK US /ʃɪps ˈɔfəsɚ/ 4 syllables

ship's officer (noun): a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel.

Definition of ship's officer

  1. a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel
    • he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines

    Synonyms: officer

    Type of: mariner

    Kinds: master, mate, privateer, purser, sailing master, steward, supercargo

How to pronounce ship's officer

ship's officer is pronounced /ʃɪps ˈɔfəsɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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