coxless pair
A 'coxless pair' is a type of rowing boat with two rowers, each using one oar, and no coxswain for steering.
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Definition
C1Competitive Rowing
(technical, sports)A rowing boat for two people, each using one oar, without a coxswain to steer.
Example
- The team practiced daily in their coxless pair to prepare for the regatta.
C1Rowing Competitions
(technical, sports)A race involving boats with two rowers and no coxswain.
Example
- They won the gold medal in the coxless pair event.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "coxless pair":