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A jumper for the captain? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

skipper

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This clue might be a double definition.

'a jumper' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'captain?' is the second definition.
('skipper' can be a synonym of 'captain')

'for the' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for skipper that I've seen before include "team leader" , "Captain - one using a rope" , "girl with rope?" , "being in charge?" , "Senior pilot" .)

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