Master

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1. Noun

A vessel having (so many) masts; -- used only in compounds; as, a two-master.

2. Noun

A male person having another living being so far subject to his will, that he can, in the main, control his or its actions; -- formerly used with much more extensive application than now. (a) The employer of a servant. (b) The owner of a slave. (c) The person to whom an apprentice is articled. (d) A sovereign, prince, or feudal noble; a chief, or one exercising similar authority. (e) The head of a household. (f) The male head of a school or college. (g) A male teacher. (h) T

A male person having another living being so far subject to his will, that he can, in the main, control his or its actions; -- formerly used with much more extensive application than now. (a) The employer of a servant. (b) The owner of a slave. (c) The person to whom an apprentice is articled. (d) A sovereign, prince, or feudal noble; a chief, or one exercising similar authority. (e) The head of a household. (f) The male head of a school or college. (g) A male teacher. (h) The director of a number of persons performing a ceremony or sharing a feast. (i) The owner of a docile brute, -- especially a dog or horse. (j) The controller of a familiar spirit or other supernatural being.

3. Noun

One who uses, or controls at will, anything inanimate; as, to be master of one's time.

4. Noun

One who has attained great skill in the use or application of anything; as, a master of oratorical art.

5. Noun

A title given by courtesy, now commonly pronounced mister, except when given to boys; -- sometimes written Mister, but usually abbreviated to Mr.

6. Noun

A young gentleman; a lad, or small boy.

7. Noun

The commander of a merchant vessel; -- usually called captain. Also, a commissioned officer in the navy ranking next above ensign and below lieutenant; formerly, an officer on a man-of-war who had immediate charge, under the commander, of sailing the vessel.

8. Noun

A person holding an office of authority among the Freemasons, esp. the presiding officer; also, a person holding a similar office in other civic societies.

9. Verb

To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.

10. Verb

To gain the command of, so as to understand or apply; to become an adept in; as, to master a science.

11. Verb

To own; to posses.

12. Verb

To be skillful; to excel.

13. Noun

presiding officer of a school
Vocabulary classified under Education

14. Noun

someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
Vocabulary classified under Education

15. Noun

an artist of consummate skill; "a master of the violin"; "one of the old masters"
Vocabulary classified under Art and design
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