coxswain
nounHow many syllables in coxswain?
There are 2 syllables in the word coxswain.How to pronounce coxswain:
Definition of coxswain:
- coxswain (noun):
- a person who acts as a guide
- a sailor who has charge of a ship's boat and its crew and who usually steers
Synonyms for coxswain:
cox
steerer
steersman
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