cox

/kɔks/

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Explanation of the Word "Cox"

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Summary:

"Cox" is a versatile word that can refer to a person steering a boat or specific enzymes in the body.

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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

Synonyms

• coxswain
• cyclooxygenase
• Cox