master (
http://definr.com/master)
adj 1: highly skilled or proficient" "a master plumber"; "a master
thief" [syn:
master(a)]
2: controlling; "master race"; "master plan" [syn:
master(a)]
n 1: an artist of consummate skill; "a master of the violin";
"one of the old masters" [syn:
maestro]
2: a person who has general authority over others [syn:
overlord,
lord]
3: a combatant who is able to defeat rivals [syn:
victor,
superior]
4: directs the work of other
5: presiding officer of a school [syn:
headmaster,
schoolmaster]
6: an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which
copies can be made [syn:
master copy,
original]
7: an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship [syn:
captain,
sea captain,
skipper]
8: someone who holds a master's degree from academic
institution
9: an authority qualified to teach apprentices [syn:
professional]
10: key that secures entrance everywhere [syn:
passkey,
passe-partout,
master key]
v 1: be or become completely proficient or skilled in; "She
mastered Japanese in less than two years" [syn: {get the
hang}]
2: get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his
shyness" [syn:
overcome,
get over,
subdue,
surmount]
3: have dominance or the power to defeat over; "Her pain
completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the
problems" [syn:
dominate]
4: have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do
you control these data?" [syn:
control]