surfman
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- noun
- Archaic
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salvavidas
- As a surfman, his main duty was to ensure the safety of those in peril near the shore.
Examples
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In the early 1900s, a surfman was a vital part of every coastal lifesaving station.
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The experienced surfman guided his team through the crashing waves to reach the stranded sailors.
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Each surfman trained for months to prepare for dangerous rescue missions along the coast.
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The surfman bravely went into the water to save the drowning sailor.
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In the past, a surfman was crucial during storms along the coast.
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The surfman bravely dashed into the water to rescue the stranded sailors.
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In the past, a surfman would risk their life to save others from shipwrecks.
Synonyms
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2.1
A person who watches swimmers at a beach or pool and rescues them if needed
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A person who saves people or animals from danger
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A person who watches swimmers and rescues them at a pool or beach
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A person whose job is to rescue and help people and boats near the coast
A person who works by the sea to protect the coast and rescue people
A woman who helps keep people and boats safe at sea and rescues them
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Etymology
Surfman comes from surf ('waves') and man, so it literally means a 'man of the waves'. It was used for members of old shore lifesaving teams who went into crashing seas to save shipwrecked people, so surfman means a coastal rescuer.