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9 Definitions of: sea

    1. noun, a) the mass of salt water on the earth's surface as differentiated from the land. Related adjs marine, maritime, thalassic b) (as modifier)
    2. noun, a) one of the smaller areas of ocean b) a large inland area of water
    3. noun, turbulence or swell, esp of considerable size
    4. noun, astronomy any of many huge dry plains on the surface of the moon. See also mare
    5. noun, anything resembling the sea in size or apparent limitlessness
    6. noun, the life or career of a sailor (esp in the phrase follow the sea)
    7. noun, at sea a) on the ocean b) in a state of confusion
    8. noun, go to sea to become a sailor
    9. noun, put (out) to sea to embark on a sea voyage
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Synonyms: swarm, at sea lost, ocean, at sea bamboozle (informal), bewilder, main, mass, lot, lots (informal), army And more...
 

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