Definition of coxswain in English:

coxswain

noun ˈkɒks(ə)nˈkɑks(ə)n

1The person who steers a ship's boat, racing boat, or other boat.
Example sentencesExamples
- Each of the four participating countries entered thirteen rowers - five women, seven men and a coxswain.
- As coxswain, I would steer, control the pace, and act as the eyes of the oarsmen, who were facing backward.
- The coxswains pushed off into the river and into safety.
- Three heats with the top three boats qualifying for the final left it up to the coxswains to call the race plan.
- He was a Navy assault coxswain aboard the USS Talladega during the Vietnam War.
- The Navy coxswains boarded their respective Lampreys, and crewmen in the preparation room sealed the main hatches.
- The boat's coxswain will need to know where you are long before you surface.
- The sailors and coxswain running the whaleboat pushed off again to help the others towing away the wreckage.
- The coxswain is fitted snugly into the bow end of the boat steering and motivating the crew.
- The coxswain may ask you to swim away from the reef at this time.
- When the tender is safely alongside the ship, climb aboard when the coxswain tells you to.
- Mr Easter said that previously coxswains had experienced difficulty in ship handling when using the ramp.
- The coxswain sped his boat further on, arrows and bullets whizzing past their heads.
- Even the coxswains seemed taller to me than I am - and I am not exactly short myself.
- It's not often you get to witness a relaxed coxswain.
- As a coxswain, Presacan will be an essential part of her rowing team.
- Under the encouragement of their coxswain, Oliver Blach, they moved up to first, one seat at a time.
- The coxswains would rotate as well with only the captains remaining the same.
- His late father was a coxswain on a boat, his mother a factory worker.
- The coxswain gets a situation report from the coastguard and picks his crew.
Synonyms
navigator, helmsman, guide, steersman
1. 1.1 The helmsman and skipper of a lifeboat.
  Example sentencesExamples
  In the past, lifeboats largely depended on inshore fishermen to serve as coxswains and crew.
  The coxswain of the lifeboat said: ‘It started out as a basic tow job, but ended up as a full-scale rescue.’
  Former lifeboat coxswain Roland Stork was awarded the MBE for his services to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
  Lifeboat coxswain Gary Edwards praised the crew for their heroic work.
  Woodward, who retired as coxswain of Bembridge lifeboat in the summer, is also made an MBE.
2. 1.2 The senior petty officer in a small ship or submarine in the Royal Navy.
  Example sentencesExamples
  She eventually rose to coxswain in the Auxiliary and taught their coastal navigation courses.
  The senior coxswain was thrilled with the honour that commends his service to the Hampshire community.

Origin

Middle English: from obsolete cock (see cockboat) + swain. Compare with boatswain.

Rhymes

oxen

Definition of coxswain in US English:

coxswain

nounˈkäks(ə)nˈkɑks(ə)n

The steersman of a ship's boat, lifeboat, racing boat, or other boat.
Example sentencesExamples
- His late father was a coxswain on a boat, his mother a factory worker.
- The coxswain is fitted snugly into the bow end of the boat steering and motivating the crew.
- Three heats with the top three boats qualifying for the final left it up to the coxswains to call the race plan.
- The coxswain gets a situation report from the coastguard and picks his crew.
- The coxswains would rotate as well with only the captains remaining the same.
- The sailors and coxswain running the whaleboat pushed off again to help the others towing away the wreckage.
- The Navy coxswains boarded their respective Lampreys, and crewmen in the preparation room sealed the main hatches.
- The coxswain sped his boat further on, arrows and bullets whizzing past their heads.
- When the tender is safely alongside the ship, climb aboard when the coxswain tells you to.
- Mr Easter said that previously coxswains had experienced difficulty in ship handling when using the ramp.
- Under the encouragement of their coxswain, Oliver Blach, they moved up to first, one seat at a time.
- The boat's coxswain will need to know where you are long before you surface.
- Even the coxswains seemed taller to me than I am - and I am not exactly short myself.
- As coxswain, I would steer, control the pace, and act as the eyes of the oarsmen, who were facing backward.
- The coxswains pushed off into the river and into safety.
- Each of the four participating countries entered thirteen rowers - five women, seven men and a coxswain.
- He was a Navy assault coxswain aboard the USS Talladega during the Vietnam War.
- It's not often you get to witness a relaxed coxswain.
- The coxswain may ask you to swim away from the reef at this time.
- As a coxswain, Presacan will be an essential part of her rowing team.
Synonyms
navigator, helmsman, guide, steersman

Origin

Middle English: from obsolete cock (see cockboat) + swain. Compare with boatswain.

单词	coxswain
释义	Definition of coxswain in English: coxswain noun ˈkɒks(ə)nˈkɑks(ə)n 1The person who steers a ship's boat, racing boat, or other boat. Example sentencesExamples Each of the four participating countries entered thirteen rowers - five women, seven men and a coxswain. As coxswain, I would steer, control the pace, and act as the eyes of the oarsmen, who were facing backward. The coxswains pushed off into the river and into safety. Three heats with the top three boats qualifying for the final left it up to the coxswains to call the race plan. He was a Navy assault coxswain aboard the USS Talladega during the Vietnam War. The Navy coxswains boarded their respective Lampreys, and crewmen in the preparation room sealed the main hatches. The boat's coxswain will need to know where you are long before you surface. The sailors and coxswain running the whaleboat pushed off again to help the others towing away the wreckage. The coxswain is fitted snugly into the bow end of the boat steering and motivating the crew. The coxswain may ask you to swim away from the reef at this time. When the tender is safely alongside the ship, climb aboard when the coxswain tells you to. Mr Easter said that previously coxswains had experienced difficulty in ship handling when using the ramp. The coxswain sped his boat further on, arrows and bullets whizzing past their heads. Even the coxswains seemed taller to me than I am - and I am not exactly short myself. It's not often you get to witness a relaxed coxswain. As a coxswain, Presacan will be an essential part of her rowing team. Under the encouragement of their coxswain, Oliver Blach, they moved up to first, one seat at a time. The coxswains would rotate as well with only the captains remaining the same. His late father was a coxswain on a boat, his mother a factory worker. The coxswain gets a situation report from the coastguard and picks his crew. Synonyms navigator, helmsman, guide, steersman 1.1 The helmsman and skipper of a lifeboat. Example sentencesExamples In the past, lifeboats largely depended on inshore fishermen to serve as coxswains and crew. The coxswain of the lifeboat said: ‘It started out as a basic tow job, but ended up as a full-scale rescue.’ Former lifeboat coxswain Roland Stork was awarded the MBE for his services to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Lifeboat coxswain Gary Edwards praised the crew for their heroic work. Woodward, who retired as coxswain of Bembridge lifeboat in the summer, is also made an MBE. 1.2 The senior petty officer in a small ship or submarine in the Royal Navy. Example sentencesExamples She eventually rose to coxswain in the Auxiliary and taught their coastal navigation courses. The senior coxswain was thrilled with the honour that commends his service to the Hampshire community. Origin Middle English: from obsolete cock (see cockboat) + swain. Compare with boatswain. Rhymes oxen Definition of coxswain in US English: coxswain nounˈkäks(ə)nˈkɑks(ə)n The steersman of a ship's boat, lifeboat, racing boat, or other boat. Example sentencesExamples His late father was a coxswain on a boat, his mother a factory worker. The coxswain is fitted snugly into the bow end of the boat steering and motivating the crew. Three heats with the top three boats qualifying for the final left it up to the coxswains to call the race plan. The coxswain gets a situation report from the coastguard and picks his crew. The coxswains would rotate as well with only the captains remaining the same. The sailors and coxswain running the whaleboat pushed off again to help the others towing away the wreckage. The Navy coxswains boarded their respective Lampreys, and crewmen in the preparation room sealed the main hatches. The coxswain sped his boat further on, arrows and bullets whizzing past their heads. When the tender is safely alongside the ship, climb aboard when the coxswain tells you to. Mr Easter said that previously coxswains had experienced difficulty in ship handling when using the ramp. Under the encouragement of their coxswain, Oliver Blach, they moved up to first, one seat at a time. The boat's coxswain will need to know where you are long before you surface. Even the coxswains seemed taller to me than I am - and I am not exactly short myself. As coxswain, I would steer, control the pace, and act as the eyes of the oarsmen, who were facing backward. The coxswains pushed off into the river and into safety. Each of the four participating countries entered thirteen rowers - five women, seven men and a coxswain. He was a Navy assault coxswain aboard the USS Talladega during the Vietnam War. It's not often you get to witness a relaxed coxswain. The coxswain may ask you to swim away from the reef at this time. As a coxswain, Presacan will be an essential part of her rowing team. Synonyms navigator, helmsman, guide, steersman Origin Middle English: from obsolete cock (see cockboat) + swain. Compare with boatswain.
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