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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It is not yet known how the women came to be in the water, but the coastguard ended its search and said it was not looking for anyone else.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
It is not yet known how the women came to be in the water, but the coastguard has ended its search and was not looking for anyone else.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The French coastguard has rescued 106 people travelling in a single boat after it broke down during an attempt to cross the English Channel.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
With no phone reception, he contacted the coastguard using a radio that can transmit, which he keeps in his bag.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Then Beowulf thanked the coastguard for showing them the way, and led his men along the winding stone road to Heorot.
From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye
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