coastguard
Britishnoun
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a maritime force which aids shipping, saves lives at sea, prevents smuggling, etc
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Also called: coastguardsman. a member of such a force
Example Sentences
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Rescuers have widened their search area, Cayabyab says, adding that the coastguard has deployed one of its largest ships and done radio broadcasts to vessels in the area.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The strong currents and poor weather were a challenge to those working to extinguish it, the coastguard said.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Video clips shared by the coastguard on Wednesday night showed the vessel engulfed in flames and people being pulled out of the water into rescue boats.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
At least five people have died and 86 are missing after a fire broke out on a ferry in the Philippines, the country's coastguard said.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Thus the coastguard on duty on the eastern side of the harbour, who at once ran down to the little pier, was the first to climb on board.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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