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Master
ˈmɑːstə
- a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves
"he acceded to his master's wishes"
- a person who has complete control of something
"he was master of the situation"
- a male head of a household
"the master of the house"
- the owner of a dog, horse, or other domesticated animal
"in many ways dogs reflect the styles of their masters"
- a machine or device directly controlling another
"a master cylinder"
- a man in charge of an organization or group
- a male schoolteacher
"the games master"
- the head of a college or school
- the presiding officer of a livery company or Masonic lodge
- the captain of a merchant ship
- the person in control of a pack of hounds
"the master of the Aylesbury Vale Hunt"
- (in England and Wales) an official of the Supreme Court
- a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity
"I'm a master of disguise"
expert adept genius past master maestro virtuoso professional doyen authority pundit master hand prodigy grandmaster champion star- a great artist or musician
"follow in the footsteps of the masters and paint in locations made famous by their work"
- a very strong chess player, especially one who has qualified for the title at international tournaments
"a chess master"
- (in some sports) a class for competitors over the usual age for the highest level of competition
- a person who holds a second or further degree
"a master's degree"
- a postgraduate degree
"I had a master's in computer engineering"
- used as a title prefixed to the name of a boy not old enough to be called ‘Mr’
"Master James Wishart"
- a title for a man of high rank or learning
- the title of the heir apparent of a Scottish viscount or baron
- an original recording, film, or document from which copies can be made
"the master tape"
- having or showing very great skill or proficiency
"you don't have to be a master chef in order to cook meat properly"
- denoting a person skilled in a particular trade and able to teach others
"a master bricklayer"
- main; principal
"the apartment's master bathroom has a free-standing oval bathtub"
- acquire complete knowledge or skill in (a subject, technique, or art)
"I never mastered Latin"
learn learn thoroughly become proficient in know inside out know backwards become expert in acquire pick up grasp understand - gain control of; overcome
"I managed to master my fears"
- make a master copy of (a film or recording)
"all records are now being mastered and manufactured for us in the Netherlands"