U. S. Coast Guard (Noun)
Meaning
An agency of the Department of Transportation responsible for patrolling shores and facilitating nautical commerce.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for enforcing maritime law and protecting the country's shores from smuggling and other illicit activities.
- In times of peace, the U.S. Coast Guard operates under the Department of Transportation, but in times of war it transfers to the Department of the Navy.
- The U.S. Coast Guard has played a vital role in responding to oil spills, hurricanes, and other environmental disasters along the nation's coastlines.
- The U.S. Coast Guard works closely with other law enforcement agencies to prevent human trafficking and other forms of maritime crime.
- Members of the U.S. Coast Guard undergo rigorous training to prepare for a wide range of tasks, from search and rescue operations to enforcing maritime regulations.