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| ma·rine [ mə rn ] |
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1. of sea: relating to, found in, or living in the sea
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2. nautical of ships: relating to ships or sailing
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3. military of seagoing soldiers: relating to soldiers who serve at sea as well as on land
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noun (plural ma·rines) |
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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
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2. graphic arts sea scene: a painting or photograph of a seascape, ship, or scene at sea
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3. shipping nation's commercial fleet: a fleet of merchant or naval ships and their crews
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formal
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin marinus< mare "sea"] |
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tell that to the marines used to express disbelief (slang)
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