coxed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kɒkst/
KK: /kɔkst/
adjective
Definition
Having a cox, which refers to a person who steers a boat or is in charge of a crew.
Example
The coxed crew worked together seamlessly during the race.
Conversation
Did you see the new rowing team?
Yeah, I heard they have a really strong coxed boat this season.
I think having a coxed team can make a big difference in their performance.
Absolutely! It helps with coordination and strategy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
steered
guided
directed
Antonyms
misled
ignored
abandoned
verb
Definition
To have acted as the person who steers a boat or leads a rowing crew.
Example
He coxed the team to victory in the championship race.
Tense Forms
Past: coxed
Past Participle: coxed
Conversation
Did you see the race yesterday?
Yes, I did! I heard you coxed the team to victory.
Yeah, it was such an amazing experience.
Root Explanation
The word 'coxed' originates from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster' or 'male chicken', combined with the suffix '-ed', which indicates a past action or state. The term 'coxed' refers to something that has been made to resemble or act like a rooster, often used in a figurative sense.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'rooster' ('coc') and how something that is 'coxed' has been made to act like one, helping you remember that it relates to resembling or mimicking a rooster.
Visually Confused Words
coed
coved
cored
coned