Cox

/kɔks/

Thân thiện

Definition

1. Noun:

   • The person who steers a racing shell (a long, narrow rowing boat) and directs the crew: In competitive rowing, the cox is the member of the team who sits at the stern, steers the boat, and coordinates the rowers' rhythm and strategy.
   • (Biochemistry) Either of two related enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2): These enzymes are involved in the production of prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that promote inflammation, pain, and fever. They are a primary target for drugs like aspirin.

2. Verb:

   • To act as the coxswain (the person who steers and commands) of a racing boat: This means to perform the duties of a cox in a rowing race or during practice.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Person):

  • The cox shouted commands to the rowers, urging them to increase their stroke rate.
  • A good cox must be lightweight, have a loud voice, and understand racing tactics.

• Noun (Enzyme):

  • Aspirin works by inhibiting the cox enzymes, which reduces inflammation and pain.
  • There are two main types of cox enzymes involved in the body's inflammatory response.

• Verb:

  • She will cox the varsity eight in the championship regatta next weekend.
  • He learned to cox during his freshman year at university.

Advanced Usage

• "To cox a winning crew": To successfully steer and command a boat that wins a race.
  • It was her dream to cox a winning crew at the Henley Royal Regatta.

Variants and Related Words

• Coxswain (n): The full term for the person who steers and commands a boat, especially in rowing or small vessels. "Cox" is the common abbreviation.
  • The coxswain's role is crucial for the crew's synchronization.
• Coxless (adj): Describes a rowing boat that does not have a coxswain. The rowers must steer themselves.
  • A coxless four is a challenging boat to row because the athletes must steer while rowing.

Synonyms

• Helmsman/Helmswoman (n): A person who steers a ship or boat. (This is a more general term; "cox" is specific to competitive rowing.)
• Steersperson (n): A gender-neutral term for someone who steers.
• Cyclooxygenase (n): The full scientific name for the COX enzymes.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

(Note: "Cox" is not typically used in phrasal verbs. Its usage is specific to the rowing and biochemistry contexts.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms specifically featuring the word "cox.")

Học thuật

Noun

1. the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
2. either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin

Verb

1. act as the coxswain, in a boat race

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coxswain
• cyclooxygenase
• Cox