coxswain

• Sustantivo que designa a la persona que gobierna y dirige una embarcación, especialmente una barca de remos de competición, y que da las órdenes a los remeros.

A noun referring to the person who steers a boat, especially a racing rowing boat, and is responsible for giving commands to the rowers.

1. Boat steersmanC1formal

   The person who steers a boat, especially a rowing boat or racing shell, and gives commands to the crew.

   Timonel de una embarcación de remo

   • The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowers during the race.
   • A good coxswain is essential for a winning crew team.
   • He trained for months to become the coxswain of the university boat.

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