noun
- Plural of coastguardman; members of a coastguard service who patrol and protect coastal waters and beaches.
Usage: Chiefly British English; Plural form; singular is coastguardman
Examples
- The coastguardmen patrolled the shore looking for swimmers in distress.
- Several coastguardmen responded quickly to the emergency call.
- Experienced coastguardmen are trained in water rescue techniques.
- The coastguardmen maintained constant vigilance during the storm season.
- Local coastguardmen work to prevent smuggling along the coast.