coxswain
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɒk.s(ə)n//ˈkɑk.s(ə)n/noun
Definitions
In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
The member of a crew who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.
A rank or position.
Example: British Royal Navy Cadets Cadet Coxswain is the highest normal rank which may be achieved.
verb
Definitions
(intransative) To act as coxswain for.
Example: to coxswain a boat