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marine

ma·rine [ mə rn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of sea: relating to, found in, or living in the sea

2. nautical of ships: relating to ships or sailing

3. military of seagoing soldiers: relating to soldiers who serve at sea as well as on land



noun  (plural ma·rines)
Definition:
 
1. military seagoing soldier: a soldier who serves at sea as well as in the air and on land, e.g. a member of the U.S. Marine Corps

2. graphic arts sea scene: a painting or photograph of a seascape, ship, or scene at sea

3. shipping nation's commercial fleet: a fleet of merchant or naval ships and their crews ( formal )

[14th century. Via French< Latin marinus< mare "sea"]

tell that to the marines used to express disbelief (slang)

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