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coastguard

/kɔːstɡɑːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does coastguard mean?

noun

A branch of the maritime law enforcement responsible for enforcing maritime law and protecting the coastline and its users.

Example

"The coastguard rescued the stranded sailors after their boat sank in the storm."

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