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Marine vs. Submarine — What's the Difference?

Marine vs. Submarine — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Marine and Submarine

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Marine

Relating to or found in the sea
Marine plants
Marine biology

Submarine

A submarine (or sub) is a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater. It differs from a submersible, which has more limited underwater capability.

Marine

A member of a body of troops trained to serve on land or sea, in particular (in the UK) a member of the Royal Marines or (in the US) a member of the Marine Corps
A contingent of 2,000 marines

Submarine

A warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea for long periods, equipped with a periscope and typically armed with torpedoes or missiles.

Marine

Of or relating to the sea
Marine exploration.
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Submarine

A sandwich made of a long roll typically filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables such as lettuce, tomato, and onions.

Marine

Native to, inhabiting, or formed by the sea
Marine animals.

Submarine

Existing, occurring, or used under the surface of the sea
Submarine volcanic activity

Marine

Relating to a system of oceanic habitats coextensive with the continental shelf, ranging from deep water to unprotected coastlines and characterized along its landward edge by exposure to wave action and tidal currents and by the absence of trees, shrubs, or emergent vegetation.

Submarine

(Nautical) A vessel that is capable of operating submerged.

Marine

Of or relating to shipping or maritime affairs.

Submarine

A submarine sandwich.

Marine

Of or relating to sea navigation; nautical
A marine chart.

Submarine

(Baseball) A pitch that is thrown with a low sidearm or underhand motion.

Marine

Of or relating to troops that serve at sea as well as on land, specifically the US Marine Corps.

Submarine

Beneath the surface of the water; undersea.

Marine

A soldier serving on a ship or at a naval installation.

Submarine

Thrown with or characterized by a low sidearm or underhand motion
A submarine-style pitcher.

Marine

Often Marine A member of the US Marine Corps.

Submarine

To attack by submarine, especially with torpedoes.

Marine

The mercantile or naval ships or shipping fleet of a country.

Submarine

(Sports) To knock down with a blow to the legs.

Marine

The governmental department in charge of naval affairs in some nations.

Submarine

(Baseball) To pitch (a ball) with a low sidearm or underhand motion.

Marine

A painting or photograph of the sea.

Submarine

To slide, drive, or be thrown under something
Seats designed to prevent passengers from submarining under their seat belts in a crash.

Marine

Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.

Submarine

To ride in or serve as a crew member of a submarine.

Marine

Relating to or connected with the sea (in operation, scope, etc.), especially as pertains to shipping, a navy, or naval forces.

Submarine

Existing, relating to, or made for use beneath the sea.

Marine

Used or adapted for use at sea.

Submarine

Hidden or undisclosed.
A submarine patent

Marine

(zoology) Inhabiting the high seas; oceanic; pelagic. maritime or littoral}}

Submarine

(baseball) Of a pitch, thrown with the hand lower than the elbow.

Marine

(obsolete) Belonging to or situated at the seaside; maritime.

Submarine

A boat that can go underwater.

Marine

A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship
He was a marine in World War II.

Submarine

A kind of sandwich made in a long loaf of bread.

Marine

A marine corps.
He fought with the Marines in World War II.

Submarine

(baseball) A pitch delivered with an underhand motion.

Marine

A painting representing some marine subject.

Submarine

Any submarine plant or animal.

Marine

To adapt for use in a marine environment.

Submarine

(informal) A stowaway on a seagoing vessel.

Marine

To temporarily inundate with water and/or other marine substances.

Submarine

(intransitive) To operate or serve on a submarine.

Marine

To equip (a boat) with sailors and other personnel required for an ocean voyage.

Submarine

(transitive) To torpedo; to destroy with a sudden sneak attack.

Marine

Of or pertaining to the sea; having to do with the ocean, or with navigation or naval affairs; nautical; as, marine productions or bodies; marine shells; a marine engine.

Submarine

To sink or submerge oneself.

Marine

Formed by the action of the currents or waves of the sea; as, marine deposits.

Submarine

To slide forwards underneath one's seat belt (during a crash or sudden stop).
The seatback should always be up while driving so that the occupant doesn't submarine and potentially suffer severe internal injury.

Marine

A solider serving on shipboard; a sea soldier; one of a body of troops trained to do duty in the navy.

Submarine

Being, acting, or growing, under water in the sea; as, submarine navigators; submarine plants.

Marine

A member of the United States Marine Corps, or a similar foreign military force.

Submarine

A submarine plant or animal.

Marine

The sum of naval affairs; naval economy; the department of navigation and sea forces; the collective shipping of a country; as, the mercantile marine.

Submarine

A submarine boat; a ship that can travel under the surface of the water. Most such ships are ships of war, as part of a navy, but submarines are also used for oceanic research. Also called sub and (from the German U-Boot) U-boat.

Marine

A picture representing some marine subject.

Submarine

A stowaway on a seagoing vessel.

Marine

A member of the United States Marine Corps

Submarine

A submarine sandwich.

Marine

Of or relating to the sea;
Marine explorations

Submarine

A submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

Marine

Relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen;
Nautical charts
Maritime law
Marine insurance

Submarine

A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

Marine

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

Submarine

Move forward or under in a sliding motion;
The child was injured when he submarined under the safety belt of the car

Marine

Native to or inhabiting the sea;
Marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales

Submarine

Throw with an underhand motion

Submarine

Bring down with a blow to the legs

Submarine

Control a submarine

Submarine

Attack by submarine;
The Germans submarined the Allies

Submarine

Beneath the surface of the sea

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