Sekirov Dictionary

marine

/məˈɹiːn/

adjective7

  1. living in the sea, or coming from or made by the sea
  2. Inhabiting the high seas; oceanic; pelagic. (distinguished from maritime or littoral)
  3. Relating to or connected with the sea (in operation, scope, etc.), especially as pertains to shipping, a navy, or naval forces.
  4. Used or adapted for use at sea.
  5. Of, or pertaining to, a marine corps.
  6. Of or concerning underwater conditions, either saltwater or freshwater ones, and the equipment used therein.
  7. (no longer used) Belonging to or situated at the seaside; maritime.

noun5

  1. A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship.
  2. A member of a marine corps.
  3. [in the plural] A marine corps.
  4. A painting representing some marine subject.
  5. (no longer used) Any fleet of ships (commercial, military, or both).

verb3

  1. To adapt for use in a marine environment.
  2. To equip (a boat) with sailors and other personnel required for an ocean voyage.
  3. To temporarily inundate with water and/or other marine substances.
forms

marined · marining · marines · Marines · more marine · most marine

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