Associations to the word «Coxswain»

COXSWAIN, noun. In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.

COXSWAIN, noun. In a rowing crew, the member who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.

COXSWAIN, noun. (archaic) The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.

COXSWAIN, noun. (naval) A rank or position. Canadian Navy Coxswain (or Capitaine d'Armes) is the senior non-commissioned officer aboard a shipBritish Royal Navy Cadets Cadet Coxswain is the highest normal rank which may be achieved.

COXSWAIN, verb. (transitive) To act as coxswain for.

COXSWAIN, noun. The helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew.