Definition of coxswains Coxswains

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Noun Plural: coxswains
coxswain - the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
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		helmsman, steersman, steerer the person who steers a ship

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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)
The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.
coxswain (Noun)
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
Cockswain, kok′swān, or kok′sn, n. a seaman who steers a boat, and under the superior officer takes charge of it. [Cock, a boat, and Swain.]

coxswain
The person who steers a boat; after the officer in command he has charge of the crew, and all things belonging to it. He must be ready with his crew to man the boat on all occasions.