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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We've also had a coastguard plane as well to do reconnaissance of the actual area.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
He will then go to the pier where people rescued at sea by the coastguard or charity ships are brought to safety.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
After visiting the cemetery and "Door of Europe", he was due to go to the pier where people rescued at sea by the coastguard or charity ships are brought to safety.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
Emergency services were called at about 16:25 BST where the coastguard attempted to perform CPR until the air ambulance arrived.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The coastguard came to meet the marching men.
From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye
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