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coach2

Syllabification: (coach)

Pronunciation: /kōCH/

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Definition of coach

noun

an athletic instructor or trainer.
a tutor who gives private or specialized teaching.

verb

[with object]

train or instruct (a team or player):he has coached the Edmeston Panthers for six years
give (someone) extra or private teaching:he was coached to speak more slowly and curb his hand gestures
teach (a subject or sport) as a coach:a Washington realtor who coaches soccer
prompt or urge (someone) with instructions:he had improperly coached the witness to testify more credibly