coxswain

  1. Noun.  In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew. .
  2. Noun.  In a rowing crew, the member who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
  3. Noun.  (archaic) The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.
  4. Noun.  (context, naval) A rank or position.
    1. ''Canadian Navy'' '''Coxswain''' (or '''Capitaine d'Armes''') is the senior non-commissioned officer aboard a ship
    2. ''British Royal Navy Cadets'' '''Cadet Coxswain''' is the highest normal rank which may be achieved.
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