cox
/kɒks/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: coxes · coxing · coxed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A coxswain of a boat, especially of a racing crew.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To act as coxswain for.
Verb
Examples
The physicist Stephen Hawking used to cox for a college rowing team.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cox” mean?
A coxswain of a boat, especially of a racing crew.
Is “cox” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.