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cox

Pronunciation: [kɒks]

Word

Learn how to use cox in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “boating”

(noun) a person who steers a boat or directs the crew. This is usually seen in rowing races where the coxswain helps guide the boat and motivate the team.

Example

The cox gave clear instructions to help the team row faster.

Example

Without a skilled cox, the boat struggled to stay on course.

Example

Who will be the cox for our rowing team this year?

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) short for coxal or relating to the hip. It refers to the area around the hip joint in the body.

Example

He injured his cox while playing soccer, so he has to rest.

Example

Her cox area was not hurt; she felt fine after the game.

Example

Did you feel any pain in your cox during the exercise?

Context: “slang”

(verb) to engage in sexual activity. This is a slang term and isn't used in formal situations.

Example

They found some time to cox after the party.

Example

Sitting around all evening, they didn't even cox at all.

Example

Did they cox during their vacation?

How to pronounce cox

Pronunciation: [kɒks]

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