chief

adj. main, principal

n. head, leader

Chief may refer to:Title or rankTribal chief, the head of a tribal form of self-governmentChief of the name, the head of a family or clanParamount chief, a title for a traditional chief of highest rankChief Petty Officer, a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many naviesChief of the boat, the senior enlisted sailor on a submarine in the US NavyChief Engineer, the senior officer in the engineering department on a merchant vesselA Warrant Officer in the United States ArmyA stereotyped nickname for any Native American
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Noun
1. a person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation"
(synonym) head, top dog
(hypernym) leader
(hyponym) administrator, executive
2. a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
(synonym) foreman, gaffer, honcho, boss
(hypernym) supervisor
(hyponym) baas
Adjective
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"
(synonym) chief(a), main(a), primary(a), principal(a)
(similar) important, of import

(n.)
The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to be composed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs.
  

(n.)
The principal part; the most valuable portion.
  

(n.)
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.
  

(a.)
Very intimate, near, or close.
  

(a.)
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.
  

(a.)
Highest in office or rank; principal; head.
  

prince; head; chief
  

a thousand; learned; chief
  

three; chief; captain