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lifeboatman

American  
[lahyf-boht-muhn] / ˈlaɪfˌboʊt mən /

noun

plural

lifeboatmen

  1. 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 • Sep. 27, 2022

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 • May 7, 2016

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

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2014

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