cox

 
Pronunciation: /kɒks/

noun

  • a coxswain, especially of a racing boat.

verb

[with object]
  • act as a coxswain for (a racing boat or crew): the winning eight was coxed by a woman (as adjective coxed) the coxed pairs

Derivatives

coxless

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: abbreviation