coastguard
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coastguard — (izg. kȏustgārd) m DEFINICIJA lučka policija i pomorsko izvršna vlast u Engleskoj i SAD u ETIMOLOGIJA engl.: obalna straža … Hrvatski jezični portal
coastguard — ► NOUN ▪ an organization or person that keeps watch over coastal waters to assist people or ships in danger and to prevent smuggling … English terms dictionary
coastguard — [[t]ko͟ʊstgɑː(r)d[/t]] coastguards (in AM, usually use Coast Guard) 1) N COUNT 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. [mainly BRIT] N SING:… … English dictionary
coastguard — coast|guard [ˈkəustga:d US ˈkoustga:rd] n 1.) the Coastguard [also + plural verb British English] the organization that helps swimmers and ships that are in danger and helps to prevent illegal activities around the coast ▪ the Coastguard station… … Dictionary of contemporary English
coastguard — UK [ˈkəʊs(t)ˌɡɑː(r)d] / US [ˈkoʊs(t)ˌɡɑrd] noun Word forms coastguard : singular coastguard plural coastguards 1) the coastguard [singular] an organization responsible for helping people or ships in danger near a coast, or for stopping people… … English dictionary
coastguard — noun 1 the Coastguard (also + plural verb BrE) the organization that helps swimmers and ships that are in danger and helps prevent illegal activities such as smuggling: The operation required the cooperation of the Coastguard. 2 (C) a member of… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
coastguard — noun Coastguard is used before these nouns: ↑helicopter … Collocations dictionary
coastguard — noun see coast guard 2 … New Collegiate Dictionary
coastguard — coast guard also Coast Guard n. Abbr. CG 1. The branch of a nation s armed forces that is responsible for coastal defense, protection of life and property at sea, and enforcement of customs, immigration, and navigation laws. 2. A member of a… … Universalium
coastguard — n. force which maintains safety and order in coastal waters … English contemporary dictionary
