skippering

/ ˈskɪpərɪŋ /

noun

1. slang.
   the practice of sleeping rough

Word History and Origins

Origin of skippering¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

He steps up to lead England despite only previously skippering Surrey in one first-class and eight T20 matches.

From BBC

Pope has led Surrey in one County Championship match in 2021 and eight times in the T20 Blast this season, skippering a side including Lawrence.

From BBC

He was skippering a Spanish-registered yacht intercepted by the French navy on 18 December, around 1,200 miles east of Martinique in the Atlantic.

From BBC

Williamson, 25, who plays for Women's Super League side Arsenal as well as skippering the Lionesses, said she hoped the award would help her to continue inspiring the next generation of sportswomen.

From BBC

It said one was suspected of skippering the vessel, and the other of assisting him.

From Washington Times