lifeboatman

American

[lahyf-boht-muhn] / ˈlaɪfˌboʊt mən /

noun

plural

lifeboatmen

a sailor qualified to take charge of a lifeboat or life raft.

Etymology

Origin of lifeboatman

First recorded in 1855–60; lifeboat + -man

Example Sentences

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The former lifeboatman said it was "just lovely" to be able to return the jewellery to its owner.

From BBC

The lifeboatman, who will retire on Thursday and marks his 65th birthday next month, is one of the longest serving members of the RNLI.

From BBC

Lifeboatman Brian Willis said: "I used to dream about it, it was so bad. We went miles that day - we were out 12-13 hours and never found a thing. It upset a lot of people, it upset me because I had young children myself."

From BBC

Steve Ignorant, 58 Then: lead singer, Crass Now: lifeboatman Facebook Twitter Pinterest Steve Ignorant was the lead singer for Crass from 1977 to 1984.

From The Guardian

David Williams from Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, is given the MBE for more than 40 years service as a lifeboatman and mountain rescuer.

From BBC

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