noun
coxswain
Coxswain (noun) means the person in charge of a ship's boat, who steers it and commands its crew.
noun
1
The person in charge of a ship's boat, who steers it and commands its crew.
2
The crew member in a rowing boat who steers and sets the pace and rhythm for the rowers.
3
An officer ranking second or third among a ship's mates, responsible for the captain's barge.
4
A title or role.
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Etymology
It comes from Middle English cokswain, formed from cock (‘small boat’) and swain (‘boy, servant’).
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What is the meaning of coxswain?
"coxswain" (noun) means the person in charge of a ship's boat, who steers it and commands its crew.
What is another word for coxswain?
Other words for "coxswain" include cox.
What are the different meanings of coxswain?
"coxswain" has 3 main meanings: 1. The person in charge of a ship's boat, who steers it and commands its crew; 2. The crew member in a rowing boat who steers and sets the pace and rhythm for the rowers; 3. An officer ranking second or third among a ship's mates, responsible for the captain's barge.
