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":

coxless fourdouble scullsingle scullquadruple scull