patrol boat

n. boat that patrols an area

This article is about the naval vessel. For the Australian TV series, see Patrol Boat (TV series). A patrol boat is a small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defence duties. There have been many designs for patrols boats. They are also called as Offshore Patrol Vessels. They may be operated by a nation's navy, coast guard, or police force, and may be intended for marine (blue water) and/or estuarine or river ("brown water") environments. They are commonly found engaged in various border protection roles, including anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, fisheries patrols, and immigration law enforcement. They are also often called upon to participate in rescue operations.
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Noun
1. a vessel assigned to patrol an area
(synonym) patrol ship
(hypernym) vessel, watercraft

patrol-boat /pə'troulbout/
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