marine corps

Speech parts

1. marine corps - Noun

2. Marine corps - Proper noun

Meaning

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

marines USMC naval infantry us marine corps amphibious infantry corps Royal Marines Air Corps marine infantry aquatic marines from the marines maritime soldiers naval troops strapping marines United States Marine Corps
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Hypernyms

marines

Examples

The hidden hand of the market will never work without a hidden fist. McDonald's cannot flourish without McDonnell Douglas, the designer of the F-15. And the hidden fist that keeps the world safe for Silicon Valley's technologies to flourish is called the US Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. Thomas Friedman

The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps. Eleanor Roosevelt

There's a mindset of flexibility and adaptability that comes with us. We don't mind hardship. We don't mind somebody saying, "Go in and do this nasty job." Whatever the job is, we can do it. That's why the nation has a Marine Corps. James F. Amos

Whatever the job is, we can do it. Thats why the nation has a Marine Corps. James F. Amos

The Marine Corps has been, and will continue to be, America's Expeditionary Force in Readiness - ready to respond to today's crisis, with today's Marine forces, today. James F. Amos

In the Gulf War, U.S. Marine Corps wheeled vehicles were killing Iraqi T-72 tanks. Ralph Peters

Close letter words and terms

marine chronometer marine climate marine cnidarian Marine Corps Intelligence Activity marine creature marine current