Dictionary Entry
master
master is a 6-letter English word with 27 senses as noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, verb, and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A vessel having (so many) masts; -- used only in compounds; as, a two-master. Face value is 8 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 8 · Words With Friends 9 · 27 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
A vessel having (so many) masts; -- used only in compounds; as, a two-master.
- 2noun
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.
- 3noun
One who uses, or controls at will, anything inanimate; as, to be master of one's time.
- 4noun
One who has attained great skill in the use or application of anything; as, a master of oratorical art.
- 5noun
A title given by courtesy, now commonly pronounced mister, except when given to boys; -- sometimes written Mister, but usually abbreviated to Mr.
- 6noun
A young gentleman; a lad, or small boy.
- 7noun
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.
- 8noun
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.
- 9transitive verb
To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
- 10transitive verb
To gain the command of, so as to understand or apply; to become an adept in; as, to master a science.
- 11transitive verb
To own; to posses.
- 12intransitive verb
To be skillful; to excel.
- 13noun
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
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- 14noun
key that secures entrance everywhere
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- 15noun
presiding officer of a school
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- 16noun
an artist of consummate skill
"a master of the violin"
"one of the old masters"
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- 17noun
an authority qualified to teach apprentices
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- 18noun
directs the work of others
- 19noun
someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
- 20noun
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
- 21noun
a person who has general authority over others
- 22noun
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
- 23verb
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
"Do you control these data?"
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- 24verb
be or become completely proficient or skilled in
"She mastered Japanese in less than two years"
- 25verb
get on top of; deal with successfully
"He overcame his shyness"
- 26verb
have dominance or the power to defeat over
"Her pain completely mastered her"
"The methods can master the problems"
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- 27adjective
most important element
"the chief aim of living"
"the main doors were of solid glass"
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