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COASTGUARD

\kˈə͡ʊstɡɑːd], \kˈə‍ʊstɡɑːd], \k_ˈəʊ_s_t_ɡ_ɑː_d]\

Definitions of COASTGUARD

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A body of men organized to act as a guard along the coast, orig. intended to prevent smuggling.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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