Word Meaning

Meaning of chief

- 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.
- The principal part; the most valuable portion.
- The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to be composed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs.
- Highest in office or rank; principal; head.
- Principal or most eminent in any quality or action; most distinguished; having most influence; taking the lead; most important; as, the chief topic of conversation; the chief interest of man.
- Very intimate, near, or close.

Crossword clue for chief

- Boss (coll)
- Commander
- Governor
- Head of an organisation
- Main
- Military rank, ... of Staff
- Most important to include peach, i.e. fruit
- Principal
- Principal responsible mainly for mischief
- Principal seen with petty officer
- Tribal leader
- When head cook is around, I am boss