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beachmaster

American

[beech-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈbitʃˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /

noun

a bull fur seal having its own territory in the breeding grounds.

Etymology

Origin of beachmaster

beach + master

Example Sentences

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The climax of the late Denis Healey's military career was being a beachmaster at Anzio.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2015

A small, bustling official with a large club had appointed himself temporary beachmaster.

From Time Magazine Archive

"If the cow seals bleat," said Colin, "and the pups 'baa' like a lamb, what is the cry of the beachmaster?"

From The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis

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