COXSWAIN


Meaning of COXSWAIN in English

A person in charge of a small craft (in the Army, a Class B or smaller craft) who often functions as the helmsman. For a causeway ferry, the pilot is in charge with the coxswain performing helmsman functions. See causeway. (JP 4-01.6)

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.