coastguardsman
Americannoun
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coastguardsmen
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of coastguardsman
1840–50; Coast Guard + 's 1 + man
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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
I once asked a coastguardsman the distance from A to B; he replied: “Eight miles.”
From The philosophy of B*rtr*nd R*ss*ll by Various
The stout coastguardsman was not slow to obey and he received a grip like that of a drowning man; but his mate made no other effort to save himself.
From Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Being off duty one fine afternoon, our coastguardsman walked along the beach in the direction of Cranby, bent on paying a visit to Miss Millet, whom he had not seen for several years.
From Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
“Cheer up, Captain; we’ll save you all right,” returned our coastguardsman in another enthusiastic roar, which of itself did something to cheer up all who heard it.
From Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
I met One-legged Butler to-day, the king of coastguardsmen; and if we lend him nets, he will land the fish.”
From As We Sweep Through The Deep by Gordon Stables
She had seen occasional reference in newspapers and magazines to lifeboat work, and she had been thrilled by the record of noble deeds done by heroic seamen and coastguardsmen.
From Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Since then I have visited it in fair weather and foul; and in time, perhaps, shall rival the coastguardsmen, who can walk it blindfold.
From Noughts and Crosses Stories, Studies and Sketches by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Just as the Captain called out, a couple of coastguardsmen were coming round the corner of the castle on their beat towards the east pier; and, hearing his shout to Rover, they stopped.
From Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel by John B. Greene
Keep a sharp lookout on the banks; some of the coastguardsmen may be about.
From The Lost Heir by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
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