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
"Strikes me I hear engines," declared the coastguardsman.
From Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
I am afraid there is no doubt about it, Miss. It was a coastguardsman that told Master Geoffrey about it.
From The Rebellion of Margaret by Twidle, Arthur
He raised his voice when uttering the last words, as if asking a question; so, the coastguardsman answered it at once.
From Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel by Greene, John B.
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 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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