Associations to the word «Coxswain»
Noun
- Wreck
- Bailey
- Cecil
- Uss
- Rank
- Hercules
- Frigate
- Maneuver
- Officer
- Safety
- Medalist
- Navigation
- Cadet
- Weigh
- Steamer
- Sinking
- Harbour
- Elena
- Shore
- Warrant
- Vessel
- Badge
- Sail
- Marine
- Summer
- Ship
- Command
- Submarine
- Qualification
- Honor
- Torpedo
- Courage
- Min
- Henry
- Teammate
- Crawford
- Watch
- Won
- Spanish
- Royal
- Morrison
- Cabin
- Jack
- Certification
- Rope
- Lieutenant
- Thanks
- Jo
- Chief
- Wells
- Roberts
- Event
- Cease
- Console
- Tide
- Cooper
- Serving
- Cook
- Sydney
- Newton
- Mills
- Sergeant
- Final
- Certificate
- Coast
- Excitement
- William
- Flag
- Edward
- Mitchell
- Owen
- Stephen
- Semi
- Harrison
- Silver
- Thomas
- Pound
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
COXSWAIN, noun. In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
COXSWAIN, noun. In a rowing crew, the member who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
COXSWAIN, noun. (archaic) The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.
COXSWAIN, noun. (naval) A rank or position. Canadian Navy Coxswain (or Capitaine d'Armes) is the senior non-commissioned officer aboard a shipBritish Royal Navy Cadets Cadet Coxswain is the highest normal rank which may be achieved.
COXSWAIN, verb. (transitive) To act as coxswain for.
Dictionary definition
COXSWAIN, noun. The helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew.
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