coastguardsman

American  

[kohst-gahrdz-muhn] / ˈkoʊstˌgɑrdz mən /

noun

plural

coastguardsmen

1. Coast Guard.

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Etymology

Origin of coastguardsman

1840–50; Coast Guard + 's 1 + man

Example Sentences

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

Then she, also inadvertently, perceived that the coastguardsman over the way had come out of his little box, and was similarly watching the vessel—through his telescope.

From The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols by Black, William

Hullo!"— catching sight of Bill Varco, coastguardsman, on the flat below—"the house afire?

From Nicky-Nan, Reservist by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Every thought and feeling save that of duty was instantly banished from the mind of our coastguardsman, as he hurried away to give the alarm and join in the rescue.

From Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

“I will,” said he, seating himself with alacrity; and turning to the coastguardsman, he added— “I suppose, Hellyer, you could pick a bit too, eh?”

From Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel by Greene, John B.