coastguardsman
Americannoun
plural
coastguardsmenEtymology
Origin of coastguardsman
1840–50; Coast Guard + 's 1 + man
Example Sentences
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In 1942 he appeared on the New York stage in a supporting role as a coastguardsman in “Yankee Point,” a home-front drama.
From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2010
As we have seen, our coastguardsman was swift to carry the alarm to his station, and without delay the lifeboat was launched.
From Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
“My stars!” ejaculated the coastguardsman Bill, dropping hold of the Captain’s arm as if it had been a hot poker, “I’m blest if it ain’t the old cap’en!”
From Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel by Greene, John B.
But our hero is not now a coastguardsman.
From Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
If Rose loved the young coastguardsman before, she absolutely idolised him now.
From Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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