Cox Meaning
/kɒks/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA coxswain of a boat, especially of a racing crew.
verbTo act as coxswain for.
Sentence Examples
The cox steered the boat to victory.
He was the cox of the rowing team.
The cox directed the rowing team during the championship race.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced ____ steered the rowing boat through the narrow channel.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ steered the boat to victory.
Word Origin & History
Clipping of coxswain.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A particularly nervous boy was appointed cox, and the steering principle explained to him by Joskins. Joskins himself took stroke. He told the others that it was simple enough; all they had to do was to follow him."
— 1889, Jerome K. Jerome, Three Men in a Boat […] :
"For the impeachment article to get to the floor, it will need the approval of House GOP Speaker Kirk Cox."
— 2019 February 8, Dan Merica, “Key supporters tell Justin Fairfax to step down after 2nd sexual assault allegation”, in CNN:
"I mean, mood. Courteney Cox showing Kimmel her completely empty pantry over Zoom while explaining that her family is snacking more than usual is relatable content."
— 2020 April 22, Julia Alexander, “The joy of spying on celebrity homes over Zoom and Instagram Live”, in The Verge, archived from the original on 01 Aug 2020:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced ____ steered the rowing boat through the narrow channel.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ steered the boat to victory.