cox
cox
kɑks
kaaks
/kˈɒks/

Definition & Meaning of "cox"in English

Cox
01

a member of a rowing team responsible for steering the boat and coordinating the rowers' movements during races and practices

Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
coxes

Who is a "cox"?

A cox, short for coxswain, is a person who steers and leads a rowing team in a boat. The cox sits at the back of the boat, facing the rowers, and is responsible for steering the boat using a rudder, setting the rowing pace, and giving commands to coordinate the team's movements. A cox also motivates the crew and ensures safety during the race or training. While the rowers focus on power and technique, the cox plays a vital role in strategy, navigation, and maintaining team rhythm.

Examples
The cox guided the crew through the challenging race course with precision.
02

either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin

to cox
01

act as the coxswain, in a boat race

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
cox
3rd person singular
coxes
present participle
coxing
past simple
coxed
past participle
coxed
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