Marine, devil dog, leatherneck, shipboard soldier (noun)

a member of the United States Marine Corps

marine (adj)

a soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land

marine (adj)

of or relating to the sea

"marine explorations"

nautical, maritime, marine (adj)

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

"nautical charts"; "maritime law"; "marine insurance"

marine (adj)

of or relating to military personnel who serve both on land and at sea (specifically the U.S. Marine Corps)

"marine barracks"

marine (adj)

relating to or characteristic of or occurring on or in the sea

marine (adj)

native to or inhabiting the sea

"marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales"

marine (Noun)

A member of a marine corps.

marine (Noun)

A marine corps.

marine (Adjective)

Of, or pertaining to, the sea (marine biology, marine insurance.)

Marine (Adjective)

Of, or pertaining to, a marine corps.

Marine

A Marine is a member of an infantry force that specializes in naval operations such as amphibious assault. In some countries, a marine force is often part of a navy, but can also be under army or independent command. Historically, tasks undertaken by marines have included providing protection from war while at sea, reflecting the pressed nature of the ships' company and the risk of mutiny. Other tasks would include boarding of vessels during combat or capture of prize ships and providing manpower for raiding ashore in support of the naval objectives. Marine elements would also contribute to the campaign ashore, in support of the military objective. With the industrialization of warfare in the 20th century the scale of landing operations increased; thus brought with it an increased likelihood of opposition and a need for co-ordination of various military elements. Marine forces evolved to specialize in the skills and capabilities required for amphibious warfare.