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cox
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cox  (kks)
n.
A coxswain.
intr. & tr.v. coxed, cox·ing, cox·es
To act as coxswain or serve as coxswain for.

cox [kɒks]
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) a coxswain, esp of a racing eight or four
vb
(Transport / Nautical Terms) to act as coxswain of (a boat)
coxless  adj

Cox [kɒks]
n
(Biographies / Cox, David (1783-1859) M, English, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter) David. 1783-1859, English landscape painter
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Cox - either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
Cox-1, cyclooxygenase-1 - an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys; "an unfortunate side effect of NSAIDs is that they block Cox-1"
Cox-2, cyclooxygenase-2 - an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever; "the beneficial effects of NSAIDs result from their ability to block Cox-2"
2.coxcox - the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
helmsman, steerer, steersman - the person who steers a ship
Verb1.cox - act as the coxswain, in a boat race
be, follow - work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function; "He is a herpetologist"; "She is our resident philosopher"
Translations
cox [kɒks]
A. Ntimonel mf
B. VTgobernar
C. VIhacer or actuar de timonel
cox [ˈkɒks] n [rowing boat] → barreur/euse m/f
cox
nSteuermann m
vt crewSteuermann sein für
visteuern
cox [kɒks]
1. n (Rowing) → timoniere m
2. vtessere al timone di
3. vifare da timoniere

cox [kɒks]
1. n (Rowing) → timoniere m
2. vtessere al timone di
3. vifare da timoniere


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