the dried leaves and flowering tops of the female hemp plant smoked usu. illegally for their intoxicating effect; also : HEMP
ma·rim·ba noun : a xylophone of southern Africa and Central America; also : a modern version of it
ma·ri·na noun : a dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats
mar·i·na·ra adjective [ORIGIN: It (alla) marinara, lit., in sailor style]
: made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices; also : served with marinara sauce
mar·i·nade noun : a savory usu. acidic sauce in which meat, fish, or a vegetable is soaked to enrich its flavor or to tenderize it
mar·i·nate verb -nat·ed; -nat·ing : to steep (as meat or fish) in a brine or pickle
1marine adjective 1 : of or relating to the sea or its navigation or commerce
2 : of or relating to marines
Synonyms
maritime, oceanic, pelagic
2marine noun 1 : the mercantile and naval shipping of a country
2 : any of a class of soldiers serving on shipboard or with a naval force
mar·i·ner noun : a person who navigates or assists in navigating a ship : SAILOR
Synonyms
gob, jack, jack-tar, sailor, seaman, swab, tar—more at SAILOR
mar·i·o·nette noun : a puppet moved by strings or by hand
mar·i·tal adjective : of or relating to marriage : CONJUGAL
Synonyms
conjugal, connubial, matrimonial, nuptial; also matched, mated; bridal; wifely; affianced, betrothed, committed, engaged, pledged, promised
mar·i·time adjective 1 : of, relating to, or bordering on the sea
2 : of or relating to navigation or commerce of the sea
Synonyms
[1] marine, oceanic, pelagic—more at MARINE
[2] marine
mar·jo·ram noun : any of various fragrant mints often used as seasoning
1mark noun 1 : something (as a line or fixed object) designed to record position; also : the starting line or position in a track event
2 a : TARGET
b : the end toward which effort is directed : GOAL, OBJECT
3 : an object of abuse or ridicule
4 : the question under discussion
5 : a standard of performance, quality, or condition 6 a : a visible sign : INDICATION
b : a distinguishing trait or quality : CHARACTERISTIC
7 : a written or printed symbol
8 : GRADE 9 : IMPORTANCE, DISTINCTION
10 a : a lasting impression : an enduring effect b : a damaging impression (as a scratch, scar, or stain) left on a surface
Synonyms
[3] butt, laughingstock, mock, mockery, target—more at LAUGHINGSTOCK
[5] criterion, grade, measure, par, standard, touchstone, yardstick—more at STANDARD
[6b] attribute, character, characteristic, feature, peculiarity, point, property, quality, trait—more at CHARACTERISTIC
[10a] effect, impact, influence, repercussion, sway—more at EFFECT
2mark verb 1 : to set apart by a line or boundary
2 : to designate by a mark or make a mark on
3 : CHARACTERIZE ; also : SIGNALIZE 4 : to take notice of : OBSERVE
5 : to label so as to indicate price or quality
6 : to make note of in writing
Synonyms
[1] bound, circumscribe, define, delimit, demarcate, limit, terminate—more at LIMIT
[5] label, tag, ticket—more at LABEL
[6] jot, log, note, put down, record, register, set down—more at RECORD
3mark noun : a former monetary unit of Germany
Mark noun : a book of the New Testament of Christian Scripture
mark·down noun 1 : a lowering of price
2 : the amount by which an original price is reduced
mark down verb : to put a lower price on
Synonyms
cheapen, depreciate, depress, write off—more at DEPRECIATE
marked adjective : having a distinctive or emphasized character : NOTICEABLE
— mark·ed·ly adverb
Synonyms
bold, catchy, conspicuous, emphatic, noticeable, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, striking—more at NOTICEABLE
1market noun 1 : a meeting together of people for trade by purchase and sale; also : a public place where such a meeting is held
2 : the rate or price offered for a commodity or security
3 : a geographical area of demand for commodities;