cox

cox · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Short for coxswain; the person who steers a racing boat and coordinates the crew.

  2. 2.

    To act as a coxswain for a boat.

  3. 3.

    A surname of English origin.

Forms

plural: coxes

Related words

See also: coxswain, crew, rowing, steer
Synonyms: coxswain, steersman

Etymology

Shortened form of "coxswain," from Middle English "cok" (a small boat) + "swein" (servant, boy).