Italian

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of guarda (to guard, to watch) +‎ coste (coasts).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɡwar.daˈkɔ.ste/[1]
  • Rhymes: -ɔste
  • Hyphenation: guar‧da‧cò‧ste

Noun

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guardacoste m (invariable)

  1. coast guard (military body)
  2. coast guard patrol boat

Noun

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guardacoste m or f by sense (invariable)

  1. coast guard (person)

References

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  1. ^ guardacoste in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication