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shore patrol

 

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Noun shore patrol has 1 sense
  1. shore patrol - the military police of the navy
    --1 is a kind of
    military police, MP

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Shore Patrol

Noun:

1. A group of military personnel responsible for maintaining discipline and order in port areas.

Example sentence: The shore patrol ensured that all sailors followed regulations while in the port.

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Noun:

2. A military police force assigned to patrol and control public areas near military bases.

Example sentence: The shore patrol was called to handle a disturbance near the military base.

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Noun:

3. A civilian safety organization that patrols beaches, lakes, or coastal areas to prevent accidents and assist swimmers in distress.

Example sentence: The local shore patrol successfully rescued a swimmer who was caught in a rip current.

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Verb:

4. To go on patrol along a shoreline.

Example sentence: The coast guard shore patrols the coastal waters to prevent illegal activities.

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