verb
- acted as coxswain (the person who steers and commands a rowing boat or racing shell)
Usage: nautical; sports; past tense and past participle of 'coxswain'
Examples
- She coxswained the varsity eight to victory at the regatta.
- He coxswained for the university rowing team for three seasons.
- The experienced rower coxswained the boat through the challenging course.
- They coxswained the crew with calm, clear instructions.
- After coxswaining the lightweight four, she moved to coaching.