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marine corps
nounMedium
/məˌriːn ˈkɔː(r)/A specialized military service branch, often within a nation's navy, trained for amphibious and expeditionary warfare. It is typically a distinct, elite force with its own traditions.
marine engineer
nounC1
/məˌriːn ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪər/A professional engineer specialized in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of ships, boats, offshore structures, and other maritime vessels and systems.
marine engineering
nounLow-Frequency / Specialised
/məˌriːn ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/The engineering discipline concerned with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of seagoing vessels and stationary offshore structures.
marine geology
nounC2
/məˌriːn dʒiˈɒlədʒi/The scientific study of the Earth's crust beneath the oceans, including its composition, structure, processes, and history.
marine glue
nounLow
/məˈriːn ɡluː/A waterproof adhesive specifically formulated for use in shipbuilding and repairing boats, or for any application involving prolonged exposure to water.
marine insurance
nounC2
/məˌriːn ɪnˈʃʊərəns/A type of insurance that provides financial protection against physical loss or damage to ships, cargo, and other property or liabilities connected with maritime transport.
marine ivy
nounLow
/məˈriːn ˈaɪvi/A common name for certain climbing or trailing plants found in coastal or maritime environments, often referring to species like Cissus incisa or other vines that grow near the sea.
marine league
nounRare
/məˈriːn liːɡ/A unit of distance, especially at sea, equal to three nautical miles.
marine protected area
nounC1/C2 (Academic/Technical)
/məˈriːn prəˈtɛktɪd ˈɛərɪə/A clearly defined geographical space in a marine environment, recognised, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values.
marine railway
nounLow
/məˈriːn ˈreɪlweɪ/A mechanical system for hauling boats out of the water onto land, or launching them, consisting of a cradle on tracks that runs on an inclined plane.
marine snow
nounC2
/məˈriːn snəʊ/The continuous shower of mostly organic debris (dead plankton, fecal matter, other biological particles) falling from the upper layers of the ocean to the deep sea.
marine superintendent
nounC1
/məˈriːn ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/A senior manager responsible for the operational, safety, and administrative oversight of ships, vessels, or a marine fleet.
mariner
nounC1
/ˈmær.ɪ.nə(r)/A sailor or seaman, especially one who assists in navigating a ship.
mariner's compass
nounLow
/ˈmær.ɪ.nəz ˈkʌm.pəs/A navigational instrument for determining direction relative to the Earth's magnetic poles, traditionally used on ships.
marinette
nounLow (technical/niche)
/ˌmærɪˈnɛt/A small, light boat, often motorized or sail-powered; also a type of puppet or figure.
marinetti
nounVery low
/ˌmærɪˈnɛti/The surname of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, the founder of the Italian Futurist movement.
maringa
nounRare/Esoteric
/məˈrɪŋɡə/A lively, celebratory Afro-Brazilian party or festival, often featuring music, dancing, and food.
maringouin
nounVery Low (Rare/Borrowed/Regional)
/ˌmaræ̃ˈɡwæ̃/ (approximation of French pronunciation, rarely used)A blood-sucking insect, specifically a mosquito or gnat.
marini
nounVery Low
/məˈriːni/A proper noun or surname, often associated with a family name, or used as a brand/company name.
marino
nounLow
/məˈriːnəʊ/A term relating to the sea or ocean; maritime.

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