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coastguardsman

 

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Noun coastguardsman has 1 sense
  1. coastguardsman - a member of a coastguard
    --1 is a kind of
    bluejacket, navy man, sailor, sailor boy
    --1 is a member of coastguard

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Term: Coastguardsman

Definition:

A coastguardsman is a member of the Coast Guard, a maritime military service responsible for enforcing maritime laws, conducting search and rescue operations, and ensuring maritime safety.

Senses:

1. Noun - Singular:

A coastguardsman refers to an individual who is a member of the Coast Guard.

Example sentence: John aspires to become a coastguardsman and serve his country by protecting the coastal waters.

2. Noun - Plural:

Coastguardsmen refers to a group of individuals who are members of the Coast Guard.

Example sentence: The coastguardsmen worked tirelessly during the storm to rescue stranded boaters.

Usages:

1. Popular Usage:

In popular usage, a coastguardsman can refer to any person working in maritime law enforcement or related activities.

Example sentence: The brave coastguardsman risked his life to save the drowning swimmer.

2. Local Usage:

In local usage, a coastguardsman can specifically refer to a member of the local Coast Guard unit responsible for a particular coastal region.

Example sentence: The local coastguardsman conducted daily patrols to ensure the safety of the coastal community.

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