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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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
A French coastguard official was on board when Thomas appeared to slash at the vessel.
From BBC ● Sep. 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
As a result, Border Force and the coastguard opted to bring the group ashore at Eastney Landing in Portsmouth, with lifeboats from Bembridge and Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight assisting in the operation.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The hint of irony in the smile grew darker, and he looked now not at the coastguard but at the coastguard’s horse.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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