merchant marine

/ˌˈmʌrtʃənt məˌrin/
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Definitions of merchant marine
  1. noun
    conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry
    synonyms: cargo ships, merchant vessels, shipping
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    type of:
    conveyance, transport
    something that serves as a means of transportation
  2. noun
    the crew of a merchant vessel
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    type of:
    crew
    the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
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