- a variation of coxswain.
cockswain
Example Sentences
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The cockswain, working like a telegraph with his swinging oar, generally contrived to pick off these skirmishers.
From A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition by William A. Ross
Christy would not wait to hear any more, but ordered the cockswain to go ahead again.
From Fighting for the Right by A. B. Shute
You see that cockswain," pointing to one of the most active of the petty officers; "we have not a better man on board the Victory and the message which put me out was this.
From The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain by A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan
"Why, the place is as silent as a grave-yard," muttered the old cockswain of the cutter.
From The Portland Sketch Book by Various
"Put your helm to starboard, your Honour," said the cockswain to me in a quiet voice, "and bring her head right round."
From A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition by William A. Ross
