noun
- plural of cox; coxswains who steer and direct rowing crews
Usage: nautical; rowing
verb
- third person singular present of cox; steers and directs a rowing crew
Usage: nautical; rowing
Examples
- The experienced coxes guided their crews to victory.
- Both coxes shouted commands to maintain the rowing rhythm.
- She coxes the university’s varsity eight crew.
- He coxes with precision and clear communication.
- The coach trains new coxes every season.
- During practice, she coxes the junior team.