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
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Despite being one of the country's leading shark experts, he never thought he'd be asked by the coastguard to actually save one.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
A small coastguard ship made an initial attempt using an electrical deterrence device, which generates a weak current that sharks avoid.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
There were no migrants on board, but there was a French official from the coastguard vessel Abeille Liberté.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
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
A lone Danish coastguard stood bundled in furs, his horse beside him, and he shaded his eyes against the glint of the icebergs beyond the sail and watched the strangers come swiftly in toward land.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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