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shore patrol

American

noun

(often initial capital letters) members of an organization in the U.S. Navy having police duties similar to those performed by military police. SP

shore patrol British

noun

a naval unit serving the same function as the military police

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Etymology

Origin of shore patrol

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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A shore patrol was instituted to catch anyone attempting to engage in trade.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

The shore patrol came, and escorted the two officers out.

From Time Magazine Archive

Picked up by a shore patrol and shipped home, David has never seen Minnie again.

From Time Magazine Archive

But back on the beach he confided his suspicions to the shore patrol.

From Time Magazine Archive

One important addition was the creation of black shore patrol units for which a school was started at Great Lakes.

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.

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