cox

noun (1)

\ ˈkäks

Definition of cox

(Entry 1 of 3)

: coxswain

cox

verb

coxed; coxing; coxes

Definition of cox (Entry 2 of 3)

: coxswain

COX

noun (2)

\ ˈkäks

Definition of COX (Entry 3 of 3)

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

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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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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

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The first known use of cox was in 1869

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cox

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cox

: a person who steers a rowing boat in races

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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