marines

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of marine. Use it when you mean more than one marine.

   The marines stormed the beach just before dawn.

   Two marines stood guard at the embassy gate all night.

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   Alternative form of marine corps. Another way to name the sea-soldier branch of the military.

   He joined the Marines right after finishing high school.

   Her brother trained hard to get into the Marines.

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3. 3
   verb

   The form of marine used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

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