The present participle of 'cox': the act of steering and commanding a rowing boat as its coxswain.
From 'cox' + -ing (present participle suffix). 'Cox' is short for 'coxswain,' which comes from 'cock's-swain' (the captain of the cock-boat or small boat).
Coxing is one of the most underrated sports skills—coxes call the pace, manage boat balance, psychology, and positioning, yet they're often ignored by casual rowing fans who only watch the rowers!
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