coastguard

Coast Guard

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Definitions of coastguard word

countable noun coastguard A coastguard is an official who watches the sea near a coast in order to get help for sailors when they need it and to stop illegal activities. 3
countable noun coastguard The coastguard is the organization to which coastguards belong. 3
countable noun coastguard The Coast Guard is a part of a country's military forces and is responsible for protecting the coast, carrying out rescues, and doing police work along the coast. 3
countable noun coastguard A Coast Guard is a member of the coastguard. 3
noun coastguard a maritime force which aids shipping, saves lives at sea, prevents smuggling, etc 3
noun coastguard a member of such a force 3

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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