Chief - Definition
chief
adj 1: 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(a), main(a), primary(a),
principal(a), master(a)]
n 1: a person who is in charge; "the head of the whole
operation" [syn: head, chief, top dog]
2: a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to
leave early you have to ask the foreman" [syn: foreman,
chief, gaffer, honcho, boss]
3: the head of a tribe or clan [syn: headman, tribal chief,
chieftain, chief]