coastguard
Pronunciation
/kˈoʊstɡɑːɹd/

Definition & Meaning of "coastguard"in English

Coastguard
01

a military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
coastguards
02

a person or an organization that helps protect and watch over the sea, ensuring safety, rescue, and enforcing laws near the coast

Examples
The coastguard rescued the stranded sailors.
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