coastwatcher
coastwatcher · coastwatchers
Any of the allied military intelligence operatives stationed on remote Pacific island…Any of the allied military intelligence operatives stationed on remote Pacific island locations during World War II, to observe enemy shipping movements and rescue stranded Allied personnel.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)Any of the allied military intelligence operatives stationed on remote Pacific island locations during World War II, to observe enemy shipping movements and rescue stranded Allied personnel.
Origin
From coast + watcher.From coast + watcher.
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Forms
plural: coastwatchers| Singular | coastwatcher |
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