Coxswain (Noun)
Meaning
The helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The coxswain stood at the rear of the rowing shell, shouting encouragement to the crew as they sprinted towards the finish line.
- As the yacht's tender approached the dock, the coxswain expertly maneuvered the vessel to avoid a collision with a nearby sailboat.
- The experienced coxswain of the university's crew team helped her teammates stay in sync as they powered through the choppy waters.
- During the naval parade, the coxswain of the admiral's barge stood proudly at attention, guiding the vessel through the crowded harbor.
- The young coxswain's voice was hoarse from shouting commands to her rowing team as they battled for a spot in the national championships.