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