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coxswain in German

coxswain in German is Bootsführer, Steuermann — coxswain means in a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.

coxswain in German

Bootsführer
noun
In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
Steuermann
noun
(rowing) The member of a crew who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.

What does "coxswain" mean?

  1. noun In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
  2. noun The member of a crew who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
  3. noun The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.
  4. noun A rank or position.
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What is "coxswain" in German?

"coxswain" in German is Bootsführer, Steuermann. coxswain means: In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.

Are there other ways to say "coxswain" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "coxswain": Bootsführer, Steuermann.

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