commodore
24
9.0
- noun
- /ˈkɒməˌdɔr/
- Specialized
- - Where's the commodore?
- vice commodore
- former commodore
- commodore's yacht
Examples
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The commodore gave orders to the fleet before setting out to sea.
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During the ceremony, the commodore received a medal for his outstanding leadership.
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- Signal from the commodore, sir.
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Message from the commodore, sir.
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Perhaps we can give the commodore a few ideas.
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That should cover the commodore.
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Cards have been called, commodore.
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Signals report commodore signaling general alarm, sir.
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Is the commodore available?
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Good morning, commodore.
Synonyms
20
3.7
A person who commands ships or sailors in a navy
1
6.4
An officer in the navy with official rank and authority given by the government
Compounds
A large steel bridge that crosses the Delaware River between Chester, Pennsylvania and Bridgeport, New Jersey
A long bridge that crosses the Delaware River between Chester, Pennsylvania and Bridgeport, New Jersey, named after John Barry
How High-Ranking
- Specialized
13
6.1
- Specialized
24
9.0
∞
2.9
- Specialized
120
4.2
- Specialized
70
6.9
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word commodore comes from the same root as command, which means 'to order' or 'to lead'. It was used for a captain put in charge of a small group of ships, so a commodore is a senior captain who leads other captains.