Associations to the word «Coxswain»

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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