coxswain
Americannoun
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a person who steers a racing shell.
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a person who is in charge of a ship's boat and its crew, under an officer, and who steers it.
noun
Pronunciation
The spelling pronunciation is almost never used.
Etymology
Origin of coxswain
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English cokeswayne; cockboat, swain
Example Sentences
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He likened Ambriz’s job to that of a coxswain in crew, getting multiple participants, with their own “fiefdoms and lease lines,” rowing in the same direction.
From Los Angeles Times
George as a director, you are like a coach or coxswain.
From Salon
While the book’s release in 2013 brought a lot of attention to the program, women’s coxswain Grace Murdock thinks the movie will take things to another level.
From Seattle Times
Daniel Hurd, lifeboat coxswain said: "Stay away - it's just too dangerous."
From BBC
It's a year that has pushed coxswain Kennedy - a Paralympic champion in the mixed coxed four - harder than any race.
From BBC
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