cox

¹

[ koks ]

noun

1. coxswain.

verb (used with object)

1. to act as coxswain to (a boat).

Cox

²

[ koks ]

noun

1. James Middleton, 1870–1957, U.S. journalist and politician.

Cox

¹

/ kɒks /

noun

1. CoxDavid17831859MEnglishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter David. 1783–1859, English landscape painter

cox

²

/ kɒks /

noun

1. a coxswain, esp of a racing eight or four

verb

1. to act as coxswain of (a boat)

Derived Forms

• ˈcoxless, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cox¹

First recorded in 1865–70; short form

Example Sentences

Carl Pope, the club’s longtime executive director, was present, as was Robert Cox, the club’s former president, who still served on the board.

From Salon

In the election post-mortem with historian Heather Cox Richardson, Stewart revealed that Trump winning the popular vote was not a possibility he had considered before Tuesday night.

From Salon

Joseph, 27, was unhappy with a field placement off his bowling, and did not celebrate dismissing Jordan Cox before walking off at the end of the fourth over.

From BBC

Oak Hills has been waiting weeks to turn loose running back Karson Cox, and Oaks Christian presents the perfect challenge, though the Lions have lost key players on defense to injuries.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. Lucien O. Cox, 75, chose to retire and surrender his license as the accusation from the Medical Board of California was pending, according to an agreement signed in October by the doctor.

From Los Angeles Times