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Coxswain is an English word with synonyms like cox or helmsman. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Coxswain in a sentence

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Coxswain | Coxswains

Coxswain meaning

  1. In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
  2. The member of a crew who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
  3. The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.

Synonyms of Coxswain

cox helmsman steersman steerer

Related words

Other words often associated with Coxswain or its synonyms:

seafarer mariner tar gob jack seaman cheat cyclooxygenase deceiver follow cheater enzyme

Using Coxswain

  • The main meaning on this page is: 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.
  • Useful related words include: cox, helmsman, steersman, steerer.
  • In the example corpus, coxswain often appears in combinations such as: as coxswain, coxswain for, the coxswain.

Context around Coxswain

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 4 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 10 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

shows 1× victoria 1× varsity 1×

Often after:

william 1× lily 1× commanding 1× andrew 1×

Sentence patterns with Coxswain

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a varsity coxswain for his 1× as a coxswain commanding the 1× as a coxswain for the 1× for the coxswain to be 1× for the coxswain to prevent 1× lifeboat s coxswain said we 1× of victoria coxswain lily copeland 1× one shows coxswain william brown 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

cal reed aberdeen 1× dwayne s unwavering 1× former university of 1× he s served 1× his love of 1× in many competitive 1×

Common sentence endings:

at bc high 1× commanding the boat 1× from his wife 1× from the lifeboat 1× heroism in belize 1× november 16 2019 1×

Words around Coxswain

Just before it in the word index:

coxsackievirus 2 coxsackie 4 coxon 16 coxman 2 coxless 3 coxiella 2

Just after it in the word index:

coxswains 2 coxwell 5 coy 111 coyd 2 coye 3 coyer 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aami 15 aat 15 abada 15 abcs 15 abdulkareem 15 abha 15

Corpus analysis for Coxswain

  • In this selection, "coxswain" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, shows, victoria, varsity, william, lily and commanding stand out and add context to how "coxswain" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a varsity coxswain for his and as a coxswain commanding the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "coxswain" sits close to words such as aami, aat and abada, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with coxswain

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

In many competitive events there is a minimum weight set for the coxswain to prevent unfair advantage. (17 words)

The visit came just days after the crew paid tribute to coxswain Andrew Noble and volunteer Andrew Farquhar. (18 words)

Former University of Victoria coxswain Lily Copeland is photographed at home in Brentwood Bay, B.C., on Saturday, November 16, 2019. (21 words)

Longer example sentences

Cal Reed, Aberdeen Lifeboat’s coxswain, said: “We took the surfers onboard Bon Accord and our casualty care-qualified crew confirmed they were none the worse for their experience – but grateful for the offer of assistance from the lifeboat. (39 words)

Dwayne’s unwavering dedication and remarkable journey in his role as Coxswain and Captain at the Conservation Compliance Unit (CCU) of the Belize Fisheries Department have made him a shining example of heroism in Belize. (35 words)

His love of the outdoors led him to discover his true passion with high school rowing, where he was a varsity coxswain for his team at BC High. (28 words)

Example sentences (10)

Dwayne’s unwavering dedication and remarkable journey in his role as Coxswain and Captain at the Conservation Compliance Unit (CCU) of the Belize Fisheries Department have made him a shining example of heroism in Belize.

One shows coxswain William Brown, who served on Cresswell Lifeboat from 1875 for 50 years, donning a life jacket with help from his wife.

Cal Reed, Aberdeen Lifeboat’s coxswain, said: “We took the surfers onboard Bon Accord and our casualty care-qualified crew confirmed they were none the worse for their experience – but grateful for the offer of assistance from the lifeboat.

Former University of Victoria coxswain Lily Copeland is photographed at home in Brentwood Bay, B.C., on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

His love of the outdoors led him to discover his true passion with high school rowing, where he was a varsity coxswain for his team at BC High.

According to a federal complaint, Janke created a profile that described Jade as a coxswain for the Los Angeles Marina Club team crew team.

He’s served as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary more than 20 years, and most of those as a coxswain, commanding the boat.

The visit came just days after the crew paid tribute to coxswain Andrew Noble and volunteer Andrew Farquhar.

In many competitive events there is a minimum weight set for the coxswain to prevent unfair advantage.

It is an advantage for the coxswain to be light, as this requires less effort for the crew to propel the boat.

Common combinations with coxswain

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "coxswain" in a sentence?
An example: "Dwayne’s unwavering dedication and remarkable journey in his role as Coxswain and Captain at the Conservation Compliance Unit (CCU) of the Belize Fisheries Department have made him a shining example of heroism in Belize." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "coxswain" from authentic English texts.
What does "coxswain" mean?
Coxswain means: In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
What are synonyms of "coxswain"?
Common synonyms of "coxswain" include: cox, helmsman, steersman, steerer.
How many example sentences with "coxswain" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "coxswain", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.