COXSWAIN

Coxswain

In a crew, the coxswain is the member who sits in the stern facing the bow, steers the boat, and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers. Coxswains are traditionally thrown into the water after a regatta win.

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coxswain

Noun

  1. In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
  2. In a rowing crew, the member who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
  3. The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.
# A rank or position.
  1. Canadian Navy Coxswain (or Capitaine d'Armes) is the senior non-commissioned officer aboard a ship
  2. British Royal Navy Cadets Cadet Coxswain is the highest normal rank which may be achieved.


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