Synonyms for marine

Grammar : Adj

Spell : muh-reen

Phonetic Transcription : məˈrin

Top 10 synonyms for marine

Other synonyms for the word marine

Définition of marine

Origin : early 15c., "pertaining to the sea," from Middle French marin, from Old French marin "of the sea, maritime," from Latin marinus "of the sea," from mare "sea, the sea, seawater," from PIE *mori- "body of water, lake" (see mere (n.)). The Old English word was sælic.

adj sea

Example sentences :

"Anybody who knows anything about marine engines, follow me," he snapped.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

Of these, oyster or marine shells, burnt shale, and slag are most common.
Extract from : « American Rural Highways » by T. R. Agg

Out of the inanimate rocks had sprung the marine plants—the seaweeds.
Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker

It is said, the King is not satisfied with the new Minister of Marine.
Extract from : « The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX » by Various

Rogers was the local dealer in anchors and other marine ironwork.
Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

So were the Ministers of War and Marine, who had declared themselves for the people.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) » by Various

Millions of marine creatures swarmed in the labyrinthine waterways.
Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey

He has climbed very high; he is a judge of the Marine Court at Havana.
Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer

The exclusive possession of a marine boiler had given Falk the whip-hand of us all.
Extract from : « Falk » by Joseph Conrad

In the Gordons' Mess "a Marine" used to stand as synonym for emptiness.
Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton

Antonyms for marine

freshwater

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