coxswain
noun
cox·swain
| \ ˈkäk-sən
, -ˌswān\
, -ˌswān\
Definition of coxswain
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a sailor who has charge of a ship's boat and its crew and who usually steers
2
: a steersman of a racing shell who usually directs the rowers
coxswain
verb
coxswained;
coxswaining;
coxswains
Definition of coxswain (Entry 2 of 2)
: to direct as coxswain
: to act as coxswain
Examples of coxswain in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Jaydon, stepping backwards over twigs, bricks, and sidewalk cracks, is our coxswain. — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, "The Fine Line Campus Tour Guides Walk—Backwards," 29 Aug. 2019 The team included Newport Harbor High incoming juniors Cannon Kenney and Jackson Banta, incoming seniors John Egan and Ryan McCarthy, and current senior Kevin Boyle, the coxswain. — Anthony Ciardelli, latimes.com, "Newport Aquatic Center wins men's lightweight 8+ title at USRowing Youth National Championships," 18 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'coxswain.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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coxswain
noun
English Language Learners Definition of coxswain
: a person who is in charge of and usually steers a boat (such as a ship's lifeboat)
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coxswain
noun
cox·swain
| \ ˈkäk-sən
, -ˌswān\
, -ˌswān\
Kids Definition of coxswain
: the person who steers or directs the rowers of a boat
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