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skippering

British

/ ˈskɪpərɪŋ /

noun

slang the practice of sleeping rough

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Etymology

Origin of skippering

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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Kerr was appointed captain in 2019, with Arsenal defender Steph Catley typically skippering the side since her injury.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

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 • Aug. 19, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2022

With Dan Biggar leading Wales and his Northampton team-mate Courtney Lawes skippering England, it is the first time in history the captains in an England against Wales fixture have both come from the same club.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2022

“Skipper Davy,” he went on, awkwardly, skippering me with a guile that was shameless, “it bein’ from a woman—bein’ from a woman, now, says I—’twould be no more ’n po-lite t’ open it.

From Doctor Luke of the Labrador by Duncan, Norman

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