HyperDic: united_states_coast_guard

English > 1 sense of the expression United States Coast Guard:
NOUNgroupUnited States Coast Guard, U. S. Coast Guard, US Coast Guardan agency of the Department of Transportation responsible / responsible for patrolling shores and facilitating nautical commerce
English > United States Coast Guard: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningAn agency of the Department of Transportation responsible / responsible for patrolling shores and facilitating nautical commerce.
SynonymsU. S. Coast Guard, US Coast Guard
Part ofDepartment of Transportation, Transportation, DoTThe United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs
Broaderagency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authorityAn administrative unit of government
coastguardA military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters
SpanishGuardia Costera de Estados Unidos
CatalanUnited States Coast Guard

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