cox

noun \ ˈkäks \

Definition of cox

: coxswain

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coxed

play \ˈkäkst\ adjective

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coxless

play \ˈkäks-ləs\ adjective

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Recent Examples of cox from the Web

Second varsity Woodinville native Rielly Milne at cox, Evan Olson of Bothell (sixth seat), Tennyson Federspiel of Bellevue (fifth), Samuel Halbert of Woodinville (third), Jake Zier of Orcas Island (second), and Eric Benca of Mercer Island (bow).

— terry wood, The Seattle Times, "UW men’s crew looks to join women with national title, too," 31 May 2017

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First Known Use of cox

1869

in the meaning defined above

See Words from the same year

NEW! Time Traveler

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

cox

verb

Definition of cox

coxed; coxing; coxes

: coxswain

Recent Examples of cox from the Web

Jillian Jernas coxed Danielle Wilson, Darby Brooks, Magdalena Pasternak and Jacinta Kendall across the finish line in 8:35.37.

— iliana limón romero, OrlandoSentinel.com, "UCF wins fourth consecutive AAC rowing title," 12 May 2018
The Huskies, coxed by Marley Avritt, took an early lead and won by two boat lengths of open water.

— seattle times staff, The Seattle Times, "Washington women sweep semifinal races at NCAA championships," 27 May 2017

First Known Use of cox

1881

in the meaning defined above

See Words from the same year

NEW! Time Traveler

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

COX

noun \ ˈkäks \

Definition of COX

: cyclooxygenase —often used with the number 1 or 2 to indicate one of the two variants of the enzyme

Origin and Etymology of cox

by shortening & alteration

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1990

in the meaning defined above

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Other Biochemistry Terms

bile, biodegradable, capsaicin, keratin, metabolism

COX Defined for English Language Learners

cox

noun

Definition of cox for English Language Learners

: a person who steers a rowing boat in races

Medical Dictionary

COX

noun \ ˈkäks \

medical Definition of COX

: cyclooxygenase —often used with the number 1 or 2 to indicate one of the two variants of the enzyme

Aspirin and older NSAIDs affect both COX enzymes, reducing pain and inflammation but also increasing the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.
—Food & Fitness Advisor, December 2004

— see cox-1, cox-2