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coxswain

UK
/ˈkɒksweɪn/
US
/ˈkɑksweɪn/

Translations

coxswainnoun
coxswains
pl
UK
/ˈkɒksweɪn/
US
/ˈkɑksweɪn/
The coxswain gave the rowers instructions during the race.
Кормчий давал гребцам указания во время гонки.
The coxswain is responsible for steering the boat.
Рулевой отвечает за управление лодкой.
Additional translations
капитан
штурман
Synonyms
rower
captain
skipper
helmsman
boatman
coxswainverb
coxswained
Past Simple
coxswained
Past Participle
coxswaining
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒksən/
US
/ˈkɑːkswən/
Synonyms
steer
helm
pilot
navigate
skipper
direct
cox

Definitions

coxswainnoun
The person who steers a rowing boat and is responsible for the vessel's navigation and direction.
The coxswain shouted commands to the rowers to keep them in sync during the race.
A person in charge of a ship's boat and its crew, under an officer, in the navy.
The coxswain ensured that the lifeboat was ready for deployment at a moment's notice.
coxswainverb
To act as the person who steers and directs the crew of a rowing boat, especially in a race.
She was chosen to coxswain the team during the regatta.
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