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cox Synonyms

Another word for cox

Choosing another word for cox depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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."

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coxswain
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steersman
helmsman
steerer

• verb (Context 2)

To act as a steersman or direct a rowing crew in a racing boat.

Usage Example

"He was chosen to coxswain the university eight in the upcoming regatta."

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coxswain
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steer
helm

• noun (Context 3)

A dessert apple of a variety with crisp, sweet-tart flesh, formally known as Cox's Orange Pippin.

Usage Example

"She bought a bag of English coxes from the market to enjoy as a crisp afternoon snack."

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cox's orange pippin

• Nearby Words

cowskin
cowslip
cowtown
cox
coy
coyly
coyness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cox. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cox
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