marine (adj.)

  1. of or relating to the sea; marine explorations'

  2. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen; nautical charts; maritime law; marine insurance

    [ Syn: nautical , maritime ]

  3. of or relating to military personnel who serve both on land and at sea (specifically the U.S. Marine Corps); marine barracks'

    Marine (n.)

  1. a member of the United States Marine Corps

    [ Syn: marine , devil dog , leatherneck , shipboard soldier ]

  2. a soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land

    marine (adj.)

  1. native to or inhabiting the sea; marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales'

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