coxswain

• Nom désignant la personne qui dirige une embarcation, en particulier un bateau d'aviron de course, et qui donne les ordres aux rameurs.

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.

   Barreur

   • 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.

   Synonymescoxsteersman