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How to pronounce marine
Say it like this: /mɚˈin/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does marine mean?
adjBelonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.
Relating to or connected with the sea (in operation, scope, etc.), especially as pertains to shipping, a navy, or naval forces.
Used or adapted for use at sea.
nounA soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship.
“He was a marine in World War II.”
A marine corps.
“He fought with the Marines in World War II.”
A painting representing some marine subject.
verbTo adapt for use in a marine environment.
“Marine engines, until 1949, included many truck engine blocks marined up.”
To temporarily inundate with water and/or other marine substances.
“I decided to love its drenching monopolies for it was like this: cartels of imported rain marined the yard with brackish-water jellies.”
To equip (a boat) with sailors and other personnel required for an ocean voyage.
“And now, having marined this Royal Harry with as large a complement of men as I could muster, shall launch her.”
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