Marine Definition

marine
adjective
  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"
  3. of or relating to military personnel who serve both on land and at sea (specifically the U.S. Marine Corps); "marine barracks"
  4. relating to or characteristic of or occurring on or in the sea
  5. native to or inhabiting the sea; "marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales"
noun
  1. a member of the United States Marine Corps
  2. a soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land

"Marine" in song lyrics

See how marine is used in real songs:

  • "blue be the propaganda banners, well, sure I'll be a Marine"
    AesopROCK — Basic Cable
  • "Still scheme, with the, skill of a marine"
    Gravediggaz f/ 4th Disciple, Beretta 9 — Nightmare in A-Minor
  • "Pretty thug team, clear blue water like I'm Marine"
    Half-A-Mill — Vacation

Usage tips for "marine"

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