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cox
(kŏks)n.
A coxswain.
intr. & tr.v. coxed, cox·ing, cox·es
To act as coxswain or serve as coxswain for.
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cox
(kɒks)n
(Nautical Terms) a coxswain, esp of a racing eight or four
vb
(Nautical Terms) to act as coxswain of (a boat)
ˈcoxless adj
Cox
(kɒks)n
1. (Biography) Brian (Edward). born 1968, English physicist, educator, and broadcaster; noted esp for his TV programmes on physics and astronomy
2. (Biography) David. 1783–1859, English landscape painter
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cox
(kɒks)n.
1. a coxswain.
v.t. 2. to act as coxswain to (a boat).
[1865–70; by shortening]
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cox
Past participle: coxed
Gerund: coxing
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| Noun | 1. | 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. |  cox - the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew | |
| Verb | 1. | cox - act as the coxswain, in a boat race |
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