Chief
Pronunciation: chēn
| n. | 1. | The head or leader of any body of men; a commander, as of an army; a head man, as of a tribe, clan, or family; a person in authority who directs the work of others; the principal actor or agent. | ||||||
| 2. | The principal part; the most valuable portion. | |||||||
| 3. | (Her.) The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to be composed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs.
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| a. | 1. | Highest in office or rank; principal; head. | ||||||
| 2. | Principal or most eminent in any quality or action; most distinguished; having most influence; taking the lead; most important; | |||||||
| 3. | Very intimate, near, or close. | |||||||
| Noun | 1. | chief - a person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation" |
| 2. |  chief - a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman" | |
| Adj. | 1. | chief - most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets" |
CHIEF, principal. One who is put above the rest; as, chief magistrate chief justice : it also signifies the best of a number of things. It is frequently used in composition.
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