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  • Coxswain Meanings

    noun A person who is in charge of a boat and its crew, responsible for steering and generally supervising the rowers

    Fields related to coxswain

    Military

    In the military, a coxswain is responsible for operating and steering small boats, often in rescue or tactical missions.

    Maritime

    A coxswain is responsible for steering and navigating a boat, typically in a competitive racing setting.

    Sailing

    In sailing, a coxswain may refer to the person in charge of steering a small sailing vessel, such as a dinghy or yacht.

    Rowing

    In rowing, the coxswain is the person who sits in the stern of the boat and directs the rowers, providing instructions and motivation.

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    Writer

    In nautical fiction, a coxswain may be a character responsible for steering and navigating a boat.

    Maritime Captain

    A coxswain is a person in charge of steering and directing the crew on a ship or boat.

    Naval Officer

    In the navy, a coxswain is a petty officer responsible for steering and navigating a ship's small boats.

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