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• noun (Context 1)
A person who steers a boat and directs the crew, particularly in competitive rowing.
Usage Example
"The coxswain shouted commands to the rowers to increase their stroke rate as they approached the finish line."
Strongest
coxswain
steersman
Strong
helmsman
• verb (Context 2)
To act as a steersman or direct a rowing crew in a racing boat.
Usage Example
"He was chosen to steer the university eight in the upcoming regatta."
Strong
steer
Weak
navigate
guide
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cox. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cox