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ma·rine

marine

 
 
pronunciation:
m rin
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition: A marine animal is an animal that lives in the sea. A marine scientist is a person who studies the sea. When something is called "marine," it has something to do with the sea.
Leslie enjoys learning about sharks and other marine life.
 
similar words:
aquatic
 
part of speech: noun
definition: A marine is a member of a fighting force trained to fight on both sea and land.
The marines landed on the island during the night.
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