captainduty

noun
UK /ˈkæptɪn ˈdjuːti/
US /ˈkæptɪn ˈduːti/

The job of being the leader of a team or ship.

The sailor took on captainduty when the old captain retired.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The special task a captain must do.

Checking the sails was part of his captainduty.

3. Being in charge during a game or trip.

She had captainduty for the school trip.

4. The time when someone acts as captain.

During his captainduty, the team won every match.