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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Mountain rescue teams accompanied by the coastguard helicopter and a search and rescue dog team were involved in searches for the 42-year-old in challenging conditions.
From BBC
His son, Andrew Graham, said his father had been a coastguard during World War Two, based in a small hut on Perranporth Beach.
From BBC
"A coastguard helicopter is also involved in the ongoing operation while crew on other vessels in the area, are also assisting," they added.
From BBC
The operation to chase and capture one vessel, the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera, took the US military, including a coastguard vessel and special forces, on a two-week chase far out into the North Atlantic.
From BBC
He was told by the coastguard that help was coming, and to stop calling.
From BBC
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