a person who is in charge; the head of the whole operation

[ Syn: head , top dog ]

a person who exercises control over workers; if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman

[ Syn: foreman , gaffer , honcho , boss ]

the head of a tribe or clan

[ Syn: headman , tribal chief , chieftain ]

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; the master bedroom; a master switch

[ Syn: main , primary , principal , master ]