coastguard
1 of 1noun/ˈkoʊstɡɑrd/
Forms:coastguards
1
a military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters
2
a person or an organization that helps protect and watch over the sea, ensuring safety, rescue, and enforcing laws near the coast
- The coastguard rescued the stranded sailors.
- He joined the coastguard to help protect the coastline.
- The coastguard responded quickly to the distress call.
- She admired the coastguard's work in keeping the sea safe.