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marine belt

noun

territorial waters.

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Origin of marine belt

First recorded in 1755–65

Words nearby marine belt

marinate, marinduque, marine, marine archaeology, marine barometer, marine belt, marine biology, marine borer, marine corps, marine engineer, marine engineering
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