coxswain

/'kɔkswein, 'kɔksn/ Cách viết khác : (cockswain) /'kɔkswein/

Thân thiện

The coxswain steers the racing shell during the regatta.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The person who steers a boat, especially a racing shell or a ship's smaller boat: A coxswain is the crew member responsible for steering and navigating a boat, and often for coordinating the rowers' rhythm and strategy during a race or maneuver.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The coxswain called out the stroke rate to the rowers.
  • A skilled coxswain is essential for navigating the narrow river channel safely.

Advanced Usage

• "To coxswain" (verb, less common): To act as the coxswain of a boat.
  • She will coxswain the varsity eight in the championship regatta.

Variants and Related Words

• Cox (n): A common, informal shortening of "coxswain."
  • He is the cox for the men's heavyweight crew.

Synonyms

• Helmsman: A person who steers a ship or boat.
• Steersman: A person who steers a boat or ship.

Related Phrases

• Coxswain's seat: The position in the boat from which the coxswain steers and commands.
  • The coxswain's seat is at the stern (or sometimes the bow) of the racing shell.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cox