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coxswain
cox·swain C0711700 (kŏk′sən, -swān′)n.1. A person who usually steers a ship's boat and has charge of its crew.2. A person in a racing shell who usually directs the rest of the crew.intr. & tr.v. cox·swained, cox·swain·ing, cox·swains To act as coxswain or serve as coxswain for.
[Middle English cokswaynne : cok, cockboat; see cockboat + swain, servant; see swain.]coxswain (ˈkɒksən; -ˌsweɪn) n (Nautical Terms) the helmsman of a lifeboat, racing shell, etc. Also called: cockswain [C15: from cock a ship's boat + swain]cox•swain or cock•swain (ˈkɒk sən, -ˌsweɪn)
n. 1. the steersman of a racing shell. 2. a person in charge of a ship's boat and who usu. steers it. [1425–75; late Middle English cokeswayne. See cockboat, swain] coxswain - Originally a servant (swain) whose job it was to steer a boat (cock or cockboat).See also related terms for steer.coxswainA person in charge of a small craft (in the Army, a Class B or smaller craft) who often functions as the helmsman. For a causeway ferry, the pilot is in charge with the coxswain performing helmsman functions. See causeway.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  coxswain - the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crewcoxhelmsman, steerer, steersman - the person who steers a ship |
Translationscoxswain (ˈkoksn) noun1. (often abbreviated to cox (koks) ) a person who steers a (small, usually racing) boat. 舵手 舵手2. a petty officer in charge of a boat and crew. 副水手長 船长coxswain
coxswain the helmsman of a lifeboat, racing shell, etc. AcronymsSeecoaxialcoxswain
Synonyms for coxswainnoun the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crewSynonymsRelated Words |