noun
- a member of a coast guard, especially one who patrols coastal waters and assists in rescue operations
Usage: often used in British English; the gender-neutral term 'coast guard' is now preferred in modern usage
Examples
- The coastguardman spotted the distressed vessel from his patrol boat.
- Several coastguardmen responded quickly to the emergency call.
- A coastguardman trained for years before taking on rescue missions.
- The coastguardman's primary duty was to monitor shipping lanes.
- Local coastguardmen are familiar with the treacherous rocks along this shore.