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By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain.

The rank, post, or commission of a captain. Washington. Captaincy general, the office, power, teritory, or jurisdiction of a captain general; as, the captaincy general of La Habana (Cuba and its islands).

Power, or command, over a certain district; chieftainship. [Obs.]

The condition, rank, post, or authority of a captain or chief commander. "To take the captainship." Shak.

A form of cash carrier in which a small carrier or car travels upon a kind of track.

See under Cat.

See Timothy, Cat-tail, Cirrus.

se cylindrical spike at the top of the stem. The leaves are frequently used for seating chairs, making mats, etc. See Catkin.

A native of Cathay or China; a foreigner; -- formerly a term of reproach. Shak.

A dich or drain along the side of a hill to catch the surface water; also, a ditch at the side of a canal to catch the surplus water.

Assured in mind; having no doubts; free from suspicions concerning. To make her certain of the sad event. Dryden. I myself am certain of you. Wyclif.

Without doubt or question; unquestionably.

Certainty.

The quality, state, or condition, of being certain. The certainty of punishment is the truest security against crimes. Fisher Ames.

connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion and transmission of mechanical power, etc. [They] put a chain of gold about his neck. Dan. v. 29.

A pump consisting of an endless chain, running over a drum or wheel by which it is moved, and dipping below the water to be raised. The chain has at intervals disks or lifts which fit the tube through which the ascending part passes and carry the water to the point of discharge.

An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery.

A tie consisting of a series of connected iron bars or rods.

A chain pulley, or sprocket wheel.

Having no chain; not restrained or fettered. "The chainless mind." Byron.