coastguardsman

/ˈkoʊstˌɡɑrdzmən/
noun
  1. A member of the coastguard service (often used for a male member, but can be gender-neutral in some contexts).
    • The coastguardsman spotted the distress signal from the lighthouse.
    • The veteran coastguardsman taught new recruits how to handle the rescue boat.
    • Every coastguardsman must pass a rigorous swimming test.
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