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coast guard

coast guard

 
pronunciation:
kost gard
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: (cap.) a U.S. military service that enforces maritime, customs, and immigration laws, aids vessels in distress, discourages smugglers, and defends the nation's coasts.
definition 2: a comparable organization performing similar tasks for another nation.
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