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Skipper

Skipper is the informal designation for the captain or master of a vessel, particularly a small craft such as a fishing boat, yacht, trading ship, or pleasure boat.^[1]^[2]^[3] The term emphasizes practical command and operational leadership, often in non-military or recreational contexts, distinguishing it from formal naval ranks like "captain," though the two are sometimes used interchangeably for smaller vessels.^[4]^[5] Originating in the late 14th century from Middle Dutch schipper—itself derived from schip meaning "ship"—the word entered English usage to describe the commander of merchant or small trading vessels.^[6]^[1] By extension, skipper has been applied to the pilot of an aircraft or the leader of a sports team, such as in cricket, association football, or baseball, where it conveys authoritative guidance akin to helming a crew.^[2]^[7] In maritime practice, a skipper bears responsibility for navigation, safety, and crew management, often requiring local knowledge and hands-on expertise in dynamic conditions.^[8]

Nautical and leadership roles

Captain of a vessel

The term "skipper" denotes the master or commander of a small vessel, particularly in trading, fishing, or recreational contexts, originating from the Middle Dutch schipper (or scipper), meaning "ship operator" or "one who ships," which entered English by the late 14th century.^[6]^[9] This usage applied to operators of modest craft rather than large naval or merchant fleets requiring formal commissioning.^[6] In distinction from the official "captain" rank, which implies licensed authority over commercial or naval ships of significant tonnage, "skipper" conveys informal, hands-on leadership suited to non-commissioned roles on smaller boats, often owner-operated or leisure-oriented.^[10]^[11] Skippers bear ultimate responsibility for vessel operation without the hierarchical structure of larger crews.^[12] Core duties encompass plotting and executing navigation routes, maintaining vessel seaworthiness, overseeing crew tasks, enforcing safety protocols such as lifejacket use and speed limits, and mitigating risks like weather or collisions.^[13]^[14] These obligations extend to legal compliance, including alcohol abstinence while underway and post-incident reporting.^[13] Historically, skippers directed small European fishing and trading boats, exemplified in the Dutch herring fleets of the 16th and 17th centuries, where schippers managed capital-intensive busses for North Sea harvests, driving early commercial fisheries amid rising demand for preserved fish.^[15] Their decisions influenced catch variability, a phenomenon later termed the "skipper effect," reflecting skill-based differences in outcomes beyond equipment or effort.^[16] Today, skippers predominate in recreational and inshore sectors, guiding pleasure craft and small-scale fisheries that sustain coastal livelihoods, though formal data on their numbers remains tied to broader vessel registries rather than isolated tallies.^[17]

Team or group leader

In military aviation, particularly within the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during World War II, "skipper" functioned as an informal term for the pilot in command of heavy bombers like the Avro Lancaster, responsible for all flight decisions amid operational hazards. Crews used the designation to acknowledge the pilot's hierarchical authority over navigation, tactical adjustments, and emergency responses to factors such as anti-aircraft fire, engine malfunctions, or sudden weather shifts, which could precipitate catastrophic failure if not addressed decisively. This role demanded causal assessment of immediate threats, with the skipper exercising veto power over crew inputs to maintain operational coherence, as evidenced in aircrew training doctrines emphasizing singular command to avert indecision during combat.^[18]^[19] Verifiable accounts from wartime operations highlight skipper decisions' direct impact on survival rates. In one 1943 mission over Germany, a pilot designated as skipper opted for an evasive low-level maneuver despite crew concerns over fuel margins, enabling the aircraft to evade flak and return intact, thereby preserving the crew amid documented losses exceeding 50% in similar raids. Such leadership under empirical pressures—where mechanical issues like propeller feathering or weather-induced icing forced rapid causal interventions—differentiated outcomes, with post-mission analyses attributing successful evasions to the skipper's preemptive authority rather than distributed decision-making.^[20]^[21] The term extends sparingly to non-aviation group leadership, such as in informal expeditions or volunteer teams, where a "skipper" assumes analogous command for coordinating responses to unpredictable environmental or logistical challenges, enforcing hierarchy to align group actions with survival imperatives. However, these usages lack the structured documentation of aviation contexts and often borrow from maritime analogies without distinct empirical validation.^[22]

Sports usages

Captain in team sports

In team sports such as cricket and association football, the skipper denotes the on-field player designated as captain, responsible for real-time tactical decisions that directly influence match outcomes.^[23]^[24] This role emphasizes leadership during active play, including setting field positions in cricket to restrict scoring or directing pressing strategies in football to regain possession. Unlike off-field managers, who handle broader team selection and long-term preparation, the skipper operates without substitution, making split-second calls on bowling changes, batting orders, or player positioning that can alter game momentum.^[25]^[26] Empirical analyses reveal that effective skippers correlate with elevated team win rates, particularly in cricket where captains manage complex variables like pitch conditions and bowler rotations. For instance, Steve Waugh achieved a 72% Test match win percentage as Australia's captain from 1999 to 2004, outperforming predecessors through aggressive field placements that pressured opponents into errors.^[27] Similarly, Graeme Smith led South Africa to a 48.6% win rate across 109 Tests from 2003 to 2014, with data indicating captains often boost personal performance—batsmen skippers averaging 31 runs per innings versus 26 for non-captains—suggesting motivational or strategic causal links to team success.^[28] In association football, skippers like those in Premier League matches enforce on-pitch discipline and tactical shifts, though quantifiable impacts are less isolated due to managerial oversight.^[24] However, skipper decisions carry risks, as suboptimal tactics—such as delayed bowling changes or misaligned fielding—have empirically contributed to defeats in high-stakes encounters. Toss decisions alone, often the skipper's first call, influence win probabilities by up to 5-10% in limited-overs cricket, per probabilistic models, with poor follow-through exacerbating losses.^[29] Analyses of 21st-century captaincy strategies highlight cases where rigid adherence to gut instincts over data-driven adjustments led to underperformance, underscoring that while strong leadership elevates win rates, errors in causal judgment can precipitate avoidable collapses. This player-led dynamic distinguishes the skipper from managerial roles, prioritizing immediate, observable effects on performance metrics over narrative acclaim.

Skipping rope participant

A skipping rope participant, also known as a rope skipper or jumper, engages in the physical activity of rhythmically jumping over a rotating rope held by the hands or swung by others, primarily as a form of aerobic exercise or skill-building drill. This solo or group practice emphasizes coordination, timing, and footwork, distinguishing it from team-based roles by focusing on individual execution of jumps.^[30] The activity traces its formalized use as exercise to the 19th century in Western contexts, evolving from rudimentary vine-jumping practices documented among Indigenous peoples and early European settlers in the 1600s, where it served as a stamina-building tool for laborers and athletes.^[31] By the early 20th century, boxers adopted skipping ropes for footwork and endurance training, leveraging the exercise's demands on lower-body agility and cardiovascular output over extended sessions.^[32] Physiologically, skipping rope elevates heart rate to 70-85% of maximum, promoting aerobic capacity and fat oxidation more efficiently than jogging at equivalent intensities, with studies showing 10-15 minutes yielding calorie expenditures of 100-200 kcal depending on body weight and pace.^[33] Research indicates improvements in VO2 max by 5-10% after 8-12 weeks of regular sessions (3-5 times weekly, 10-20 minutes each), alongside reductions in systolic blood pressure by 4-8 mmHg in adolescents and adults.^[34]^[35] These gains stem from enhanced mitochondrial density in muscle fibers and improved vascular compliance, as confirmed in controlled trials on moderate-intensity protocols.^[36] In fitness and military contexts, skippers use the exercise to build endurance without high-impact joint stress, with protocols like interval jumping (e.g., 3-minute high-pace bursts followed by recovery) increasing muscular stamina and agility for operational demands.^[37] Military training regimens incorporate 100-500 jumps per set to simulate prolonged exertion, yielding measurable boosts in anaerobic threshold after 4-6 weeks, as rope skipping recruits fast-twitch fibers while sustaining submaximal efforts.^[38]^[39]

Biological classifications

Skipper butterflies

Skipper butterflies comprise the family Hesperiidae in the order Lepidoptera, characterized by their compact, moth-like bodies, rapid and erratic flight patterns that mimic skipping movements, and antennae that taper to a hooked tip.^[40]^[41] These traits distinguish them from other butterflies, with over 3,500 described species worldwide, achieving highest diversity in tropical regions and approximately 275 species in North America north of Mexico.^[40] Morphological features, including robust thoraces supporting quick maneuvers and the hooked antennal apices, facilitate evasion of predators through burst acceleration, as evidenced by their wing venation and body proportions optimized for short, powerful flights.^[42]^[43] The family encompasses subfamilies such as Pyrginae, the spread-winged skippers, which typically rest with fore- and hindwings extended flatly to the sides, differing from the upright posture of many other butterflies.^[44] Species in this subfamily, often dark brown with lighter markings, inhabit diverse open habitats including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas like lawns and roadsides.^[44] One representative species, the fiery skipper (Hylephila phyleus), exemplifies these patterns; native to the Americas, it ranges from the southern United States through Mexico, the Caribbean, and into Argentina, favoring sunny, grassy environments such as fields and urban turf.^[45]^[46] Larvae of Hesperiidae are primarily grass-feeders, constructing shelters by webbing leaves together and consuming monocot hosts; for instance, H. phyleus larvae preferentially target Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) and St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum), leading to localized damage in agricultural and ornamental settings.^[45]^[47] Adults nectar on a variety of flowers adjacent to larval habitats, contributing to pollination in open ecosystems while exhibiting fidelity to sunny, vegetation-rich sites.^[45] Certain species, including the fiery skipper, attain pest status by defoliating turfgrasses, causing patches of dead lawn from May to September in infested areas, prompting management in regions like California and Florida.^[48]^[49] This herbivory underscores their ecological role as herbivores in grassland food webs, with some populations exploiting introduced grasses for expanded ranges.^[45]

Other animal references

The Atlantic saury (Scomberesox saurus), a pelagic fish in the family Scomberesocidae, bears the common name "skipper" in reference to its observed leaping behavior above the water surface during schooling and predator evasion, driven by rapid caudal fin propulsion and streamlined body morphology enabling hydrodynamic jumps up to several body lengths.^[50] This species inhabits temperate waters of the North Atlantic, ranging from the Gulf of Saint Lawrence southward to the Mediterranean Sea, with adults typically measuring 30–40 cm in length and forming dense schools at the surface.^[51] Unlike the insect skippers classified under Hesperiidae, whose name derives from erratic flight patterns, the fish's designation stems from verifiable biomechanical adaptations for aerial escape, as documented in ichthyological observations since the 18th century. Applications of "skipper" to other non-insect taxa remain scarce in modern taxonomy, with no substantiated references to birds, mammals, or additional fish species beyond occasional synonyms for saury congeners like the Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), which shares similar leptocephalus larvae and migratory habits but is less frequently termed "skipper" in Atlantic contexts. Etymological links emphasize causal movement traits over morphological convergence, avoiding misnomers corrected by molecular phylogenetics that confirm Scomberesocidae's distant relation to arthropods.^[50]

Notable people

Surname bearers

The surname Skipper originated in medieval England, particularly in Norfolk, as an occupational name denoting the master or captain of a ship, derived from Middle English "skipper," which traces to Middle Low German or Dutch "schipper" meaning shipmaster.^[52]^[53] Dan Skipper (born September 8, 1994) is an American football offensive tackle who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and has appeared in 59 regular-season games through the 2024 season, primarily with the Detroit Lions, where he played all 17 games that year and made five starts, including three at left tackle.^[54] Tim Skipper is a college football coach with 25 years of experience across defensive and offensive roles; he served as interim head coach at Fresno State during the 2024 season, compiling a 1-8 record, and at UCLA starting September 14, 2025, amid the team's 2-6 start that year, following prior stints as defensive coordinator at UNLV and Florida.^[55]^[56]^[57] Pat Skipper (born September 23, 1958) is an American actor recognized for recurring roles such as Bill Palmer in Boston Legal (2004–2008) and FBI agent Reggie Jarvis in The X-Files (1995), appearing in over 50 television episodes and films including Music of the Heart (1999).^[58]

Nickname or given name users

"Skipper" originated as a term for a ship's captain, derived from Middle Dutch schipper and entering English by the late 14th century, often applied informally to commanders of vessels.^[6] In Anglo-American cultures, it functions as a nickname for individuals demonstrating leadership, particularly in nautical, military, or analogous command roles, evoking authority and navigation skills tied to maritime heritage.^[59] This usage underscores causal links between the term's etymology and real-world responsibilities involving risk management and team direction, rather than mere titular application. One verifiable historical example is Klemen Andersen, known as Skipper Clement (c. 1484–September 9, 1536), a Danish merchant and naval captain under King Christian II who, after the monarch's deposition in 1523, rallied peasants in northern Jutland during the Count's War (1534–1536).^[60] Commanding improvised forces, he defeated a noble army at the Battle of Svenstrup on December 16, 1534, seizing ecclesiastical properties to sustain his rebellion against Frederick I's regime; his forces numbered in the thousands before royal countermeasures led to his capture and beheading in Viborg.^[61] Clement's nickname reflected his prior maritime command, aligning with the term's leadership connotation amid empirical demonstrations of tactical acumen in guerrilla warfare. In 20th-century American military contexts, the nickname appeared in U.S. Navy operations, as with Lieutenant (junior grade) John F. Kennedy (1917–1963), whom PT-109 crew members addressed as "skipper" during his command of the patrol torpedo boat from April to August 1943 in the Solomon Islands.^[62] On August 2, 1943, PT-109 collided with the Japanese destroyer Amagiri, splitting the vessel and killing two crewmen; Kennedy led the 10 survivors to safety over 3.5 miles to Plum Pudding Island, towing an injured sailor by life jacket strap despite personal back injuries from prior service.^[63] This episode, verified through declassified reports and survivor accounts, exemplifies the nickname's application to hands-on leadership under combat duress, contributing to Kennedy's later political narrative without reliance on unverified heroism claims.^[64]

Geographical locations

Settlements and towns

Skippers Corner is a census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina, situated near Wilmington with a recorded population of 2,785 in the 2010 United States Census. The community developed amid suburban expansion in the Wilmington metropolitan area, primarily supported by residential growth and proximity to coastal industries rather than large-scale mining or farming. Local economic data indicate a median household income aligned with regional averages, reflecting service and retail sectors over historical agriculture. Skipperville, an unincorporated community in Dale County, Alabama, lies along Alabama State Route 105, approximately 8.8 miles northeast of Ozark, with an estimated population of 741 residents based on recent demographic surveys drawing from Census Bureau data. The settlement's origins trace to early 20th-century rural development, named after the prominent Skipper family of English descent who contributed to local settlement in southern Alabama; historical records link the surname to agricultural pioneers rather than maritime occupations in this inland context. Economic foundations remain tied to farming, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing, with no recorded shifts in status or naming disputes.^[65]^[66] Skippers, an unincorporated community in Greensville County, Virginia, is positioned along U.S. Route 301 and Virginia Secondary Route 629, south of Emporia, encompassing a small population of around 532 individuals per American Community Survey estimates. The area's history involves tobacco farming and rural commerce, with settlement patterns following 19th-century agricultural expansion in the Piedmont region; etymological ties likely stem from the Skipper surname prevalent in Virginia colonial records, denoting basket-making or leadership roles among early inhabitants. Census figures show stable but modest demographics, without notable controversies over nomenclature or governance changes.^[67]^[68] Outside the United States, Skippers Township in New Zealand's Otago region represents a former gold rush settlement along the Shotover River, established in the 1860s following discoveries by prospector 'Skipper' Malcolm Duncan, who identified payable gold in 1862. At its peak, the township housed over 1,000 miners in a transient population driven by alluvial mining, but it declined into a ghost town by the early 20th century as yields diminished, leaving archaeological remnants like terraces and structures. Historical accounts emphasize its role as the largest such camp on the river, with economic reliance solely on gold extraction rather than sustained farming or trade.^[69]

Natural features

Skipper's Canyon is a deep gorge in New Zealand's Otago region, incised by the Shotover River into the metamorphic rocks of the Otago Schist belt, which consists of metasedimentary sequences including semi-schist with local amphibolitic inclusions from the Skippers Subgroup.^[70] The canyon's steep walls, rising nearly 200 meters above the river in sections, result from fluvial erosion acting on the schist bedrock over extended periods in this tectonically deformed terrain.^[71] Geological mapping intensified following the 1862 gold discovery along the Shotover, revealing the canyon's structure as part of broader schist foliation and shearing patterns.^[72] In the United States, Skipper Creek in Lane County, Oregon, flows as a tributary stream at coordinates 43°39'03"N 122°18'56"W, formed by surface runoff and erosion within the Cascade Range foothills.^[73] Similarly, Skipper Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee, originates at approximately 351 feet elevation with coordinates 35°08'56"N 88°49'05"W, shaped by typical Appalachian watershed drainage patterns.^[74] A third instance occurs in Wakulla County, Florida, where the creek drains into coastal lowlands via karst-influenced hydrology.^[75] These features represent minor hydrological elements without notable resource extraction histories tied to their morphology.

Arts, entertainment, and fiction

Fictional characters

Skipper Roberts serves as Barbie's younger sister in Mattel's doll line, introduced in 1964 to expand the family dynamic and mitigate criticisms that Barbie appeared isolated without siblings.^[76]^[77] Originally marketed as an 8-year-old with freckles and pigtails, the character evolved through various iterations, including a 1970s "growing up" phase featuring anatomical changes like developing breasts to simulate puberty, which drew controversy for sexualizing a child doll.^[78] By 2009, Skipper was reimagined as a tech-savvy teenager with a purple hair streak, gadgets like texting devices, and interests in innovation and social media, reflecting shifts toward portraying adolescent independence and digital nativity in toy narratives.^[79]^[80] In the DreamWorks Animation Madagascar franchise, Skipper is the authoritative leader of a penguin commando team, debuting in the 2005 film Madagascar and starring in spin-offs like The Penguins of Madagascar (2008-2015 TV series).^[81] Voiced by Tom McGrath, who co-directed the films, the character embodies a parody of military bravado with unquestioned command over subordinates Kowalski, Rico, and Private, relying on tactical ingenuity, physical prowess, and "gut instincts" for missions involving espionage and escape.^[82] His portrayal emphasizes decisive, headstrong traits—often overconfident yet effective—contributing to the franchise's humor through exaggerated commando antics, though critics note it reinforces stereotypes of rigid hierarchy and hyper-masculine resolve in animated leadership roles.^[81] Captain Jonas Grumby, known as "The Skipper," is the boat captain and reluctant patriarch in the CBS sitcom Gilligan's Island (1964-1967), played by Alan Hale Jr.^[83] Shipwrecked with his passengers on a deserted island after a storm strands the S.S. Minnow, Grumby assumes leadership duties, blending protective instincts with explosive frustration toward first mate Gilligan's bungled schemes, which drive much of the series' slapstick comedy.^[84] A former Navy veteran with a Guadalcanal service record, the character's authoritative yet affable demeanor—marked by booming commands and paternal scoldings—anchors the ensemble, portraying mid-20th-century ideals of male responsibility, though some analyses highlight its reliance on tropes of unchecked temper and physical dominance for relief, occasionally bordering on bullying dynamics unsuited to modern sensibilities.^[85]

Media and titles

The Skipper Surprised His Wife is a 1950 American comedy film directed by Elliott Nugent, produced by United Artists, and starring Robert Walker as a naval officer whose wife (Joan Leslie) opens a hat shop without his knowledge, leading to comedic marital tensions. The screenplay, adapted from a play by Paul Gallico and others, emphasized postwar domestic adjustments for military families. It earned a 5.5/10 IMDb user rating from 240 assessments, reflecting modest audience appeal without significant box office data available.^[86] Kill Cruise (German title Der Skipper), a 1990 German-British thriller directed by Peter Keglevic, centers on a yacht captain (Jürgen Prochnow) who rescues two women (Patsy Kensit and Elizabeth Hurley) adrift at sea, escalating into psychological tension and betrayal. Produced with a focus on nautical peril, the film drew on Prochnow's established dramatic presence post-Das Boot. Initial theatrical release yielded limited commercial success, but it later cultivated a cult audience for its atmospheric suspense and Hurley’s early role, though critics noted uneven pacing.^[87] In literature, Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will (2025) by Scott Miller examines the strategic and psychological influence of MLB managers through historical case studies, arguing their irreplaceable role amid analytics-driven trends. Published by Grand Central Publishing on May 13, 2025, the 400-page nonfiction work received strong endorsements, including a 4.0/5 Goodreads average from 148 ratings and praise for its narrative depth in sports journalism outlets.^[88]^[89]

Commercial and technical uses

Boat and vehicle brands

Skipper Powerboats, manufactured by BSK Marine in Greece, specializes in high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) designed for speed, stability, and luxury day cruising.^[90] The brand's vessels feature deep-V hulls optimized for wave handling and a signature reverse collar arch that enhances buoyancy and reduces drag, contributing to top speeds exceeding 60 knots in models equipped with multiple outboard engines.^[91] Skipper Powerboats has earned recognition for engineering feats, including the UIM Class S1 World Championship titles in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and the Red Dot Design Award for innovative aesthetics and functionality.^[92] Key models include the 2025 Skipper 38 NC center console, powered by twin Mercury V10 400R outboards delivering up to 800 horsepower, with a 38-foot length overall, 11-foot beam, and reported top speeds of 65 knots; this model emphasizes spacious socializing areas and performance-oriented 4-step hull design for efficient planing and stability in rough conditions.^[93] Similarly, the 2025 Skipper 34 NC utilizes twin Mercury 300 V8 engines, a 32.6-foot hull, 9.5-foot beam, and 126 gallons of fuel capacity, prioritizing agile handling via its deep-V entry and reverse arch collar for improved safety and ride quality.^[94] The larger 42 NC variant, available in 2025 configurations with quad Mercury 450R engines totaling 1,800 horsepower, achieves over 90 mph and incorporates reinforced composite materials for durability under high-speed loads.^[95] Market data indicates strong demand, with over 80 Skipper-BSK listings on major platforms as of late 2024, including 78 new builds priced from approximately $283,000 to $999,000 depending on engine options and customizations.^[91] The brand expanded aggressively into the U.S. market in 2024, driven by sales growth and partnerships with dealers like HMY Yachts, reflecting preferences for versatile RIBs suitable as superyacht tenders or independent cruisers.^[96] No widespread safety criticisms are documented in industry reports, though as with high-performance RIBs, operational risks stem from speed capabilities requiring skilled handling in variable sea states.^[97] No established vehicle brands beyond marine applications use the "Skipper" name prominently; niche aftermarket tuners like Skipper Design offer aerodynamic parts for cars such as Lexus models, but these do not constitute full vehicle manufacturing.^[98]

Software and tools

Skipper is a proprietary visual editor and code generator for object-relational mapping (ORM) frameworks in PHP, enabling developers to design, import, edit, and export database schemas graphically rather than through manual configuration files.^[99] It supports frameworks including Doctrine, Doctrine2, Propel, CakePHP, and MongoDB ODM, with features such as entity visualization, attribute and annotation editing, and automated code generation in formats like XML, YAML, and PHP annotations.^[100] Originally developed as ORM Designer, it was rebranded to Skipper to emphasize its expanded capabilities in schema management and reverse engineering from existing databases.^[99] Over 5,000 companies reportedly use it daily for accelerating ORM workflows, with developers noting its stability and time-saving visual interface over text-based editing, though it requires a paid license without open-source alternatives for core functionality.^[101]^[102] SKipper is a multi-platform mobile and desktop application for marine navigation and boat control, leveraging the Signal K protocol to display real-time vessel data such as position, speed, and instrument readings while allowing control of onboard devices.^[103] Developed by an independent creator focused on boating needs, it supports platforms including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi, with customizable dashboard pages for elements like gauges and indicators.^[104] Version 1.25, released on September 12, 2025, introduced enhancements including touch gesture controls for intuitive interaction and integration for autopilot and anchor watch management, enabling users to send commands via Signal K for automated steering and monitoring.^[105]^[106] The app's GitHub repository indicates ongoing open-source contributions for navigation features, though proprietary elements limit full community modification, and no public usage metrics are available.^[107]

Other meanings

Etymological origins

The term skipper, denoting the master or captain of a ship, entered Middle English in the late 14th century as a borrowing from Middle Dutch schipper (or the cognate Middle Low German schipper), literally meaning "shipper" or "one who handles a ship."^[6] This occupational designation emphasized the individual's authority over vessel operations, distinct from formal titles like "captain," and appears in early English records such as nautical logs and trade documents from the period. The root schip (ship) derives from Proto-Germanic *skipą, reconstructed as denoting a "ship" or "boat," likely evolving from Proto-Indo-European *skei-b- or *skib-, associated with cutting or hollowing wood for vessel construction. Semantically, skipper retained its core association with maritime command through the early modern era, with citations in the Oxford English Dictionary tracing consistent usage in seafaring contexts from 1387 onward, such as in Chaucer's contemporaries describing merchant vessel leaders. By the 19th century, the term underwent extension to non-nautical leadership roles—e.g., sports team captains—via analogy to steering a course, as evidenced in British English print media from 1878, reflecting a causal shift from literal ship-handling to figurative guidance without altering the primary etymon.^[6] This nautical origin remains unrelated to the homonymic skipper from the verb skip (to leap or bound), which arose independently in the 17th century as an agent noun for actions like rope-skipping, stemming from Middle English skippen of Scandinavian provenance.^[6] Folk derivations linking skipper to evasion or jumping over waves lack linguistic support and conflate distinct roots.

Miscellaneous applications

Skipper Limited, an Indian manufacturing firm incorporated in 1981 as Skipper Investments Limited and later renamed Skipper Steels Limited, produces transmission and distribution structures including power transmission towers, monopoles, telecommunication towers, and railway infrastructure components.^[108] Headquartered in Kolkata, the company reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of ₹12,539 million alongside an order book valued at ₹85,205 million, reflecting strong execution in engineering segments.^[109] Its market capitalization expanded to ₹47.1 billion by 2025, driven by growth in infrastructure demand.^[110] The term "skipper" functions as a verb meaning to serve as captain or leader, often applied to directing vessels, teams, or expeditions, as in historical accounts of naval or exploratory ventures where individuals "skippered" operations.^[111] This usage appears in legal contexts, such as maritime contracts specifying who "skippers" a vessel under admiralty law, distinct from formal captaincy titles.^[112] In rarer informal senses tied to etymological roots in "skip" (to leap or evade), it has denoted absconding or evading duties, though such applications lack widespread documentation beyond dialectal or obsolete references.^[6] Minor legal disputes involving entities named Skipper, such as contract compliance issues at Skipper Limited or zoning challenges for Skipper's Pub in Northport, New York, in 2016, have arisen but resolved without altering core operations or branding integrity.^[113]^[114] No systemic brand disputes over the term "Skipper" have been substantiated across commercial records.

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Jun 21, 2022 · Men on smaller trading vessels, coasters, etc. would refer to the captain as 'skipper'. Many WW2 era airmen would have referred to the captain ...Why did British bombers have only one pilot? - QuoraHow was it decided who the bomber's pilot in command would be ...More results from www.quora.com
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What is another word for skipper? - WordHippo
What is another word for skipper? ; head · leader ; captain · commander ; master · officer ; skip · coach ; person in charge · director.
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Skipper | A Cricket Term at Sports Pundit
As captain, the skipper is responsible for leading the team and making decisions on the field. The skipper also has several other responsibilities, ...
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Skipper Definition - What Does Skipper Mean? - Sports King
When one is reading about the sport of football (or soccer), they might come across the term 'skipper'. In baseball, this term refers to the team manager.
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Cricket Captaincy by Mike Brearley - PitchVision
A captain's job in the field is to stay ahead of the game. How to use field settings to control the game. Good captaincy is about being in control of the match.
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Which Test captains had the greatest effect on their team's fortunes?
Feb 25, 2023 · When it comes to win percentages, Steve Waugh unsurprisingly leads, with a mighty 72%. Don Bradman won just over 60% of Tests he led in, as ...
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Individual and team performance in cricket - Journals
Jul 17, 2024 · Quantitatively, the average runs scored by captain-batsmen (31) exceed those of players (26) by approximately 16%. Conversely, captain-bowlers ...
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[PDF] Fairly Random: The Impact of Winning the Toss on the Probability of ...
In nearly all cricket matches, it is claimed that there is a definite advantage to either bowling or batting first. The advantage is pointed to by commentators, ...
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(PDF) Impact of Skipping Rope Exercises on Cardiovascular Health ...
Aug 24, 2024 · Skipping rope is a potent cardiovascular workout that can enhance various aspects of an athlete's physical health and performance.
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The Dubious History of Jump Rope - Kate Dolan
Nov 16, 2015 · Jump rope originated in ancient China where ropemakers played at game called Hundred Rope Jumping as part of their New Year's celebrations.
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Effects of rope skipping exercise on physical, cardiovascular fitness ...
Aug 14, 2023 · Rope skipping improved physical fitness, decreased blood pressure, and enhanced exercise tolerance in adolescents with moderate intellectual ...Missing: physiology | Show results with:physiology
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Jump Rope Training Improves Muscular Strength and ...
Sep 5, 2025 · This study aimed to evaluate the effects of jump rope training on cardiovascular capacity, assessed with the Ruffier test, and muscular ...Missing: physiology | Show results with:physiology
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New study confirms rope skipping as an effective cardio workout
Feb 27, 2025 · Researchers investigate whether high or moderate intensity rope skipping improves cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition.Missing: physiology | Show results with:physiology
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Take Your Jump Rope Workouts to the Next Level | Military.com
Jul 30, 2016 · First three-minute interval: Jump at an aggressive pace, but one that you can sustain for the entire duration. · 30-second, low-intensity ...
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5 Challenging Military Workouts To Boost Strength & Endurance
In order to complete this workout, you'll need to do 20 burpees followed by 100 jumps using the skipping rope and repeat the pattern. It's up to you how many ...
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Family Hesperiidae (Skippers) | Butterflies and Moths of North America
Worldwide in distribution, skippers are richest in the tropics. More than 3,500 species are described, with approximately 275 in North America, many of which ...Missing: habitats | Show results with:habitats
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an exploration of higher relationships in skipper butterflies ... - NIH
Dec 6, 2016 · With a dataset of 7,726 bp from 270 hesperiid genera, we present the most comprehensive phylogeny of this important group of butterflies. Our ...
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Three new subfamilies of skipper butterflies (Lepidoptera ... - NIH
Jul 8, 2019 · Morphologically, distinguished from all Hesperiidae, by the following combination of additional characters. Body slender, abdomen not longer ...
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Hesperiidae - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The antennae are distinctive, usually lamellate ventrally or bi- to quadripectinate, tapering toward the apex, which is upturned or hooked; males with two rows ...
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Skippers | Missouri Department of Conservation
Mar 7, 2024 · Meanwhile, like moths, skippers have short, chunky bodies; several species are drab brown, gray, or tan; and many hold their wings flat out to ...
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EENY-697/IN1194: Fiery Skipper Hylephila phyleus (Drury) (Insecta
Feb 6, 2018 · Commonly found near urban residences, fiery skipper larvae feed on various grasses, frequently preferring Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) and ...
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Hylephila phyleus - Fiery Skipper - NatureServe Explorer
This species is widely established across the southern United States and Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, and lower elevations of South America to Argentina.
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Fiery Skipper: Hylephila phyleus
The habitat is a wide variety of open areas with grasses. The hostplants are Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) ...
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Fiery skipper — Hylephila phyleus - Manage Pests - UC IPM
Damage from fiery skippers is usually seen from May through September and begins as brown spots of lawn, 1 to 2 inches (2.5 - 5 cm) in diameter.
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Bug o'the Week – Fiery Skipper Butterfly - Riveredge Nature Center
Kentucky bluegrass is among the grasses on the Fiery Skipper caterpillar's menu, and it's considered a pest species in some areas because of the patches of dead ...
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The Skipper (Scomberesox saurus) in the Southern North Sea and ...
THE skipper or saury pike is a pelagic fish of the open Atlantic and Mediterranean, ranging from Tristan da Cunha1 northwards to the Gulf of Maine and the ...
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King Gar, Scomberesox saurus (Walbaum, 1792) - Australian Museum
King Gar, Scomberesox saurus (Walbaum, 1792). Scientific name: Scomberesox saurus. Alternative name/s: Billfish, Saurie, Saury, Skipper.
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The origin of the name Skipper - RootsWeb
English (chiefly Norfolk): 1: occupational name for the master of a ship, Middle English skipper (from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schipper.
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Skipper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms - HouseOfNames
Early Origins of the Skipper family. The surname Skipper was first found in Essex where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor.Skipper History · Early Origins · Early History · Spelling Variations
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Dan Skipper Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College
Dan Skipper weighs 334 lbs (151 kg). How many games does Dan Skipper play? Dan Skipper has played 2 games this season and 59 games over his career. How many ...
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Tim Skipper - Interim Head Coach - Staff Directory - UCLA Athletics
Tim Skipper was named interim head coach for the UCLA football program on Sept. 14, 2025. This season marks his 25th year in the collegiate coaching ranks. ...
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Tim Skipper - Football Coach - Fresno State
Tim Skipper joined the Bulldog staff for his second stint as a Bulldogs' coach on Dec. 23, 2021. Skipper was named interim head coach on July 15, 2024.<|separator|>
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UCLA Interim Head Coach Tim Skipper Named Paul “Bear” Bryant ...
Oct 7, 2025 · A 25-year coaching veteran, Skipper served as Fresno State's interim head coach in the 2024 season.
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Skipper Last Name Origin, History, and Meaning - YourRoots
Sep 28, 2025 · William Patterson "Pat" Skipper (September 23, 1958 - ) is an American actor known for his roles in popular TV shows like The X-Files and Boston ...
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What Does The Name Skipper Mean?
Today, Skipper persists as a surname of Low Countries and Anglo-American origin and as a friendly nickname for leaders on sports teams and boats, maintaining ...Missing: prevalence | Show results with:prevalence
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Nov 29, 2013 · Captain Clement became the popular leader of the Northern Jutland peasants, and defeated the nobles' army at the Battle of Svenstrup. However, ...Missing: historical figure
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John F. Kennedy Photo History: The War Hero
John F. Kennedy at the controls of PT 109. Jack had volunteered in 1942 for ... July 1943 - The crew of PT 109 with their skipper Jack Kennedy (far right).
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John F. Kennedy and PT-109 | JFK Library
Lieutenant John F. Kennedy's encounter with a Japanese destroyer on the night of August 1, 1943, may be the most famous small-craft engagement in naval history.Missing: Skipper | Show results with:Skipper
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Feb 22, 2011 · The Globe story and others heaped praise on Lieutenant (j.g.) John F. Kennedy, commander of the 109 and son of the millionaire and former ...
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Skipperville, AL Demographics: Population, Income, and More
Skipperville is home to 741 residents, according to the most recent Census data. Gender-wise, 49% of Skipperville locals are male, and 51% are female.
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Skipper family descendants of South Alabama are of English Ancestry
Dec 18, 2020 · The earliest ancestor identified on Ancestry.com by this writer is John Skipper, a native of Norfolk, England. He was born there in 1640 and ...
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Skippers, VA Demographics: Population, Income, and More
Skippers has a total population of 532 residents, according to the latest release from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2019-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5- ...Missing: history | Show results with:history
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[PDF] Skippers - Department of Conservation
On the terrace above are the remnants of Skippers Township, once the largest gold settlement on the Shotover River and now a ghost town. It's believed that ...<|separator|>
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Geology of the Southern Skippers Range, N.W. Otago.
The Skippers Sub Group comprises the Slabby Peak Schist - a metasedimentary sequence of semi-schist with local amphibolitic inclusions; the Lone Stag Layered ...Missing: Canyon | Show results with:Canyon
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Skippers Bridge opened - NZ History
A 3-km stretch of road was made by hand-drilling and blasting solid rock to create a platform nearly 200 m above the river. Men dangled from ropes to get the ...
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Skippers, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago Region, New Zealand
Aug 8, 2025 · Various gold mining relics remain in the canyon, some can be seen from the road, some are in the river and can be seen via the jet boat and ...
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Skipper Creek, OR - N43.65096° W122.31560° - TopoQuest
Skipper Creek, OR is a stream located in Lane County at N43.65096° W122.31560° (NAD83). View it here with the TopoQuest Map Viewer.
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Skipper Creek Topo Map TN, Hardeman County (Hornsby Area)
Skipper Creek Information ; Coordinates: 35.148974°N, -88.8181117°W ; Approx. Elevation: 351 feet (107 meters) ; USGS Map Area: Hornsby ; Feature Type: Stream.
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Skipper Creek Topo Map in Wakulla County FL
The location, topography, nearby roads and trails, and towns around Skipper Creek (Stream) can be seen in the layers of this interactive map. If you have ...
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1964 – Present ~Skipper Roberts™ | Barbie Doll, friends and family ...
Nov 21, 2013 · Skipper Roberts was a doll created by Mattel in 1964 to be Barbie's younger sister, as well as to oppose controversies directed at Barbie.
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Barbie™ Skipper Doll (BCP79)
In 1964, Skipper Roberts became Barbie® doll's little sister and her very first family member. Now, in 2014, Mattel® reintroduces Skipper® doll in a sweet ...
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Skipper - Barbie Wiki - Fandom
History. Skipper was introduced as Barbie's first-ever family member in 1964. In 1971, apart of the Sun Set line of dolls, Skipper became Malibu Skipper with ...Personality · History · Controversy
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Aug 15, 2008 · Tech savvy and social, the doll comes with a “texting” device so that Barbie® can stay connected. She also has a fashionable clutch ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Analyzing the personalities of the “Madagascar” penguins
Apr 15, 2021 · “Skipper” is a term that refers to the master or captain of a ship, a name that certainly fits the penguins' bold leader.Missing: details | Show results with:details
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS #4: Skipper from "Penguins of Madagascar"
Nov 14, 2014 · Skipper is smart, fights pretty bad-ass, and always to the point. When it comes to his smarts, he definitely uses that to his and the team's advantage.<|separator|>
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Alan Hale Jr.(1921-1990) - IMDb
He did many television guest appearances as well before getting his role as Skipper Jonas Grumby on the cult comedy Gilligan's Island (1964).
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The Gilligan's Island Detail Most Fans Never Noticed About The ...
Oct 10, 2024 · The Professor is called Roy Hinkley and the Skipper is called, rather amusingly, Jonas Grumby. My name is Jonas.
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TV trivia: the Skipper's real name | News, Sports, Jobs
Dec 12, 2019 · What is the Skipper's actual name? It's Jonas Grumby. Now, go out and amaze your friends. You're welcome. Newsletter.
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The Skipper Surprised His Wife (1950) - IMDb
Rating 5.5/10 (240) The Skipper Surprised His Wife: Directed by Elliott Nugent. With Robert Walker, Joan Leslie, Edward Arnold, Spring Byington. When a naval officer's wife ...
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Kill Cruise – Awesome Terrible Movie
Released in 1990, Kill Cruise (also known as Der Skipper) is a German-British thriller directed by Peter Keglevic. Starring Jürgen Prochnow, Patsy Kensit ...
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Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will - Goodreads
$$14.99 Rating 4.0 (148) May 13, 2025 · From award-winning national baseball writer Scott Miller, Skipper ... Expected publishing date: May 13, 2025. Show more. Like. Comment ...
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Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will
$$30.00 In stock Free delivery9780306832703. Publisher: Grand Central Publishing. Publication date: 05/13 ... Skipper is one of the best baseball books in years, but it's really much ...Missing: titled | Show results with:titled
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SKIPPER POWERBOATS
Skipper-BSK Marine manufactures high quality rigid inflatable boats (RIBs).Skipper Powerboats combine high engineering, tech and awarded design to satisfy any34NC · 28NC · 42NC · Welcome – SKIPPER...
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Skipper-bsk boats for sale - YachtWorld
There are presently 85 yachts for sale on YachtWorld for Skipper-BSK. This assortment encompasses 78 brand-new vessels and 7 pre-owned yachts, all of which are ...Skipper-Bsk Boats For Sale · 2024 Skipper-Bsk 38 · 2023 Skipper-Bsk 34nc
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SKIPPER POWERBOATS (@skipper_bsk) · Athens - Instagram
17K followers · 203 posts · SKIPPER POWERBOATS official account 28NC | 34NC | 38NC | 42NC UIM Class S1 World Champion 2017-2018-2019 RedDot Design Award ...
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2025 Skipper Powerboats 38 For Sale | YachtWay
The 2025 Skipper 38 is a high-performance, fast boat with a 4-step hull, 2 engines, and is a Center Console RIB, great for performance and socializing.
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Skipper-BSK 34 2025 "2025 Skipper 34 Twin 300 v8" | HMY Yachts
The 2025 Skipper 34 has a reverse collar arch, twin 300 Mercury engines, a 32.64 ft length, 9.51 ft beam, 2x63.4 gal fuel, and 26.4 gal water tanks.
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Skipper-BSK 42nc boats for sale - Boat Trader
A powerboat built by Skipper-BSK, the 42nc is a high performance vessel. Skipper-BSK 42nc boats are typically used for day-cruising, watersports and freshwater- ...
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Skipper Powerboats Expands in US Market with High Demand and ...
Aug 17, 2024 · BSK MARINE, the Greek shipyard that manufactures the premium SKIPPER POWERBOATS is making significant strides in the US boating market, ...
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Skipper Powerboats: Models, Price Lists & Sales - itBoat
The brand Skipper Powerboats produces center console boats and outboard boats. There are 4 models currently in production ranging from 8 to 13 meters.Skipper Powerboats Model... · Company History · Features
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Skipper is visual editor for ORM frameworks Doctrine, Doctrine 2, MongoDB ODM, Propel and CakePHP. It allows to import, edit and export ORM definitions in ...
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Powerful visual editor for Doctrine 2. Import, edit and export Doctrine 2 definitions just in a few clicks. Speed up your work and avoid routine.
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Skipper is a stable and easy to use schema designing tool! No documentation, just design and everything is documented!
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Skipper is a powerful visual editor for Laravel Eloquent
Sep 13, 2021 · Skipper saves you a huge amount of time. At any phase of project lifecycle, it doesn't matter if you start from scratch or just edit an older ...
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SKipper app – SKipper app is Signal K app for showing boat data.
### SKipper App Summary
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Version 1.25 has been released! - SKipper app
Sep 12, 2025 · So version 1.25 of SKipper app has been released to all users. I would like to thank everyone that downloaded the app and are using it!Missing: boating | Show results with:boating
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SKipper app - Facebook
We're pleased to announce new version 1.25 of SKipper app has been released to all users. ... Exciting new features are on the horizon, so stay tuned and enjoy ...
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Skipper is a development project with special emphasis on navigation for boating people. It's an Android app, which includes the following features:.Missing: 1.25 | Show results with:1.25
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Skipper Delivers Record Q1 Results with Rs. 12,539 Million ...
Jul 31, 2025 · Skipper Delivers Record Q1 Results with Rs. 12,539 Million Revenue and All-Time High Order Book of Rs. 85,205 Million.
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Skipper Limited Price: Quote, Forecast, Charts & News (SKIPPER.BO)
Skipper Limited's market capitalization grew almost ninefold over three years, from ₹5.6 billion in 2022 to ₹47.1 billion in 2025, significantly outpacing ...
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It is important to note that “skipper” can also be used as a verb, meaning to be in charge of a boat or to navigate it. For example: “He skippered the boat ...
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captain, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
A person in overall command of a boat or ship; a ship's captain or master; a skipper. ... Books corpus of several million books printed in English between 1500 ...Missing: verb | Show results with:verb
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[PDF] Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report - Skipper Limited
Legal disputes that could damage the company's reputation and credibility. Failure to comply with effluent treatment will pose regulatory risk to Skipper.
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Skipper's Pub owners sue after Northport rejects restaurant ...
Jan 6, 2016 · Owners of Skipper's Pub in Northport are appealing the village Zoning Board of Appeals rejection of their application to open a rooftop ...<|control11|><|separator|>