Meaning Of The Word Coxswain

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Coxswain Meaning

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coxswain
countable noun: The coxswain of a lifeboat or other small boat is the person who steers the boat.

coxswain in American English
a sailor in charge of a ship's boat and usually acting as its helmsman
noun: the steersman of a racing shell

coxswain in British English
noun: the helmsman of a lifeboat, racing shell, etc

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