US Coast Guard

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A U.S. federal agency: The United States Coast Guard is a military, maritime, and multi-mission service. It is responsible for enforcing maritime law, ensuring maritime safety, conducting search and rescue operations, and protecting the nation's coasts and waterways.
Usage
  • The term "US Coast Guard" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the organization as a whole.
  • It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when used in a sentence.
  • It functions as the subject or object of a sentence.
Examples
  • As a subject:
    • The US Coast Guard rescued the sailors from the storm.
    • The US Coast Guard is always ready to respond to emergencies at sea.
  • As an object:
    • The ship's captain contacted the US Coast Guard for assistance.
    • She decided to join the US Coast Guard after college.
Advanced Usage
  • "US Coast Guard" as an attributive noun: The term can be used before another noun to describe a type of vessel, personnel, or operation.
    • A US Coast Guard cutter patrolled the harbor.
    • He received US Coast Guard training.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coast Guard (CG): A common shortened form, often used without "US" when the context is clearly American.
    • He served in the Coast Guard for ten years.
  • Coast Guardsman / Coast Guardswoman: Terms for a member of the US Coast Guard.
    • She is a dedicated Coast Guardswoman.
  • USCG: The official acronym.
    • The vessel's identification was confirmed by USCG records.
Synonyms
  • Maritime law enforcement agency: Describes one of its primary functions.
  • Search and rescue service: Highlights a key mission area.
  • Coastal patrol: Describes a core activity.
Related Phrases
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary: The volunteer, non-military arm of the US Coast Guard.
    • The Coast Guard Auxiliary assists with public boating education.
  • Coast Guard Station: A local operating base for the US Coast Guard.
    • The distress call was received by Coast Guard Station Boston.
Noun
  1. an agency of the Department of Transportation responsible for patrolling shores and facilitating nautical commerce

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