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- [kok-suh n, -sweyn]
- /ˈkɒk sən, -ˌsweɪn/
- /ˈkɒks.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kok-suh n, -sweyn]
- /ˈkɒk sən, -ˌsweɪn/
Definitions of coxswain word
- countable noun coxswain The coxswain of a lifeboat or other small boat is the person who steers the boat. 3
- noun coxswain the helmsman of a lifeboat, racing shell, etc 3
- noun coxswain a sailor in charge of a ship's boat and usually acting as its helmsman 3
- noun coxswain the person who steers a racing shell and calls out the rowing rhythm for the crew 3
- noun coxswain the steersman of a racing shell. 1
- noun coxswain a person who is in charge of a ship's boat and its crew, under an officer, and who steers it. 1
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Origin of coxswain
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1425-75, coxswain is from the late Middle English word cokeswayne. See cockboat, swain
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Parts of speech for Coxswain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coxswain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
coxswain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coxswain
verb coxswain
- shepherd — a male given name.
- educate — to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
- manage — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
- handle — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
- maneuver — a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
noun coxswain
- flier — something that flies, as a bird or insect.
- navigator — Netscape Navigator
- captain — In the army, navy, and some other armed forces, a captain is an officer of middle rank.
- aviator — An aviator is a pilot of a plane, especially in the early days of flying.
- leader — a person or thing that leads.
Antonyms for coxswain
verb coxswain
- obey — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
- desert — A desert is a large area of land, usually in a hot region, where there is almost no water, rain, trees, or plants.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- mislead — to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.
Top questions with coxswain
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- what does coxswain mean?
- what is a coxswain in rowing?
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