Coxswain
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒk.s(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coxswain is a noun meaning In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
Meaning
In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
More Meanings
- (rowing) The member of a crew who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
- (naval) A rank or position.
- (transitive, intransitive) To act as coxswain for.
- (archaic) The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.
Example Sentences
to coxswain a boat
to coxswain for a college rowing team
British Royal Navy Cadets Cadet Coxswain is the highest normal rank which may be achieved.
Canadian Navy Coxswain (or Capitaine d'Armes) is the senior non-commissioned officer aboard a ship
Word Forms
- coxswains
- coxswaining
- coxswained
Synonyms for coxswain
Depending on context, synonyms include cox.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cox, skipper, capitaine, captain, boss, patron.
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