an artist of consummate skill; a master of the violin; one of the old masters

[ Syn: maestro ]

key that secures entrance everywhere

[ Syn: passkey , passe-partout , master key ]

a person who has general authority over others

[ Syn: overlord , lord ]

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

[ Syn: victor , superior ]

directs the work of others

presiding officer of a school

[ Syn: headmaster , schoolmaster ]

an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

[ Syn: master copy , original ]

an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

[ Syn: captain , sea captain , skipper ]

someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

an authority qualified to teach apprentices

[ Syn: professional ]

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: chief , main , primary , principal ]

be or become completely proficient or skilled in; She mastered Japanese in less than two years

[ Syn: get the hang ]

get on top of; deal with successfully; He overcame his shyness

[ Syn: overcome , get over , subdue , surmount ]

have dominance or the power to defeat over; Her pain completely mastered her; The methods can master the problems

[ Syn: dominate ]

have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; Do you control these data?

[ Syn: control ]