1. Adjective
Of or pertaining to the sea; having to do with the ocean, or with navigation or naval affairs; nautical; as, marine productions or bodies; marine shells; a marine engine.
2. Adjective
Formed by the action of the currents or waves of the sea; as, marine deposits.
3. Adjective
A solider serving on shipboard; a sea soldier; one of a body of troops trained to do duty in the navy.
4. Adjective
The sum of naval affairs; naval economy; the department of navigation and sea forces; the collective shipping of a country; as, the mercantile marine.
5. Adjective
A picture representing some marine subject.
6. Adjective
native to or inhabiting the sea; "marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales"
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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