Marine

What “Marine” means

Adj

1. Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.
2. Relating to or connected with the sea (in operation, scope, etc.), especially as pertains to shipping, a navy, or naval forces.
3. Used or adapted for use at sea.
4. Inhabiting the high seas; oceanic; pelagic. (distinguished from maritime or littoral)
5. Belonging to or situated at the seaside; maritime.

Noun

1. A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship.
2. A marine corps.
3. A painting representing some marine subject.
4. Any fleet of ships (commercial, military, or both).

Verb

1. To adapt for use in a marine environment.
2. To temporarily inundate with water and/or other marine substances.
3. To equip (a boat) with sailors and other personnel required for an ocean voyage.

Where the word comes from

Recorded since c.1420 as Middle English marin, borrowed from Middle French marin, from Old French, from Latin marinus (“of the sea”), itself from mare (“sea”), from Proto-Indo-European *móri (“body of water, lake”) (cognate with Old English mere (“sea, lake, pool, pond”), Dutch meer, German Meer, all from Proto-Germanic *mari). The modern pronunciation is presumably due to the influence of modern French marine, feminine singular of marin.

Business name ideas with “Marine”

Industries where “Marine” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Marine Cargo Handling
• Other Marine Fishing