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Definition of cocaptain

cocaptain

/ˌkoʊˈkæp.tɪn/
(UK: co-captain)
co · cap · tain
Plural:cocaptains
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Past Simple:cocaptained
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Past Participle:cocaptained
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Present Participle:cocaptaining
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cocaptain Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who shares the duties, authority, and rank of captain with one or more other people, especially on a sports team or vessel.

Example

"The coach appointed two senior players to serve as cocaptains for the upcoming championship season."

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• verb

1

To act as a joint captain of a sports team, organization, or vessel alongside one or more other leaders.

Example

"She was chosen to cocaptain the varsity debate squad during her final year of college."

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• Nearby Words

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cocaine
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coccyx
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cocaptain. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cocaptain
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