merchant_marine
1. [ noun ] (military) the crew of a merchant vessel
Related terms: crew
2. [ noun ] (nautical,transportation) conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry
Synonyms: cargo_ships merchant_vessels shipping
Related terms: conveyance
Similar spelling:   merchantable
  merchant_vessels
  merchant_ship
  merchant_bank
  merchant-venturer
  merchantability
  merchandiser
  merchandising