All coxswain synonyms
coxΒ·swain
C c noun coxswain
- ship β a romantic relationship between fictional characters, especially one that people discuss, write about, or take an interest in, whether or not the romance actually exists in the original book, show, etc.: popular ships in fan fiction.
- flier β something that flies, as a bird or insect.
- navigator β Netscape Navigator
- captain β In the army, navy, and some other armed forces, a captain is an officer of middle rank.
- aviator β An aviator is a pilot of a plane, especially in the early days of flying.
- leader β a person or thing that leads.
- scout β a soldier, warship, airplane, etc., employed in reconnoitering.
- jockey β a person who rides horses professionally in races.
- dean β A dean is an important official at a university or college.
- conductor β A conductor is a person who stands in front of an orchestra or choir and directs its performance.
- lead β to cover, line, weight, treat, or impregnate with lead or one of its compounds.
- bellwether β If you describe something as a bellwether, you mean that it is an indication of the way a situation is changing.
- director β a person or thing that directs.
verb coxswain
- shepherd β a male given name.
- educate β to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
- manage β 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 β a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
- maneuver β a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
- oversee β to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage: He was hired to oversee the construction crews.
- navigate β to move on, over, or through (water, air, or land) in a ship or aircraft: to navigate a river.
- govern β to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- influence β the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- instruct β to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
- see β to perceive with the eyes; look at.
- train β Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- usher β James, 1581β1656, Irish prelate and scholar.
- supervise β to oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; superintend; have the oversight and direction of.
- accompany β If you accompany someone, you go somewhere with them.
- teach β to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in: She teaches mathematics. Synonyms: coach.
- regulate β to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses.
- sway β to move or swing to and fro, as something fixed at one end or resting on a support.
- advise β If you advise someone to do something, you tell them what you think they should do.
- steer β to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle.
- control β Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
- counsel β Counsel is advice.
- convoy β A convoy is a group of vehicles or ships travelling together.
- attend β If you attend a meeting or other event, you are present at it.
- show β to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
- superintend β to oversee and direct (work, processes, etc.).
- route β a course, way, or road for passage or travel: What's the shortest route to Boston?
- contrive β If you contrive an event or situation, you succeed in making it happen, often by tricking someone.
- rule β a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
- beacon β A beacon is a light or a fire, usually on a hill or tower, which acts as a signal or a warning.
- chaperon β (esp formerly) an older or married woman who accompanies or supervises a young unmarried woman on social occasions
- command β If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
- conduct β When you conduct an activity or task, you organize it and carry it out.
- spearhead β the sharp-pointed head that forms the piercing end of a spear.
- marshal β a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Compare field marshal.
- pilot β a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
- quarterback β a back in football who usually lines up immediately behind the center and directs the offense of the team.