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ocean
has definitions from the field of geography
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[ noun ] (geography) a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
Used in print (Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)This follows naturally since frontage on an ocean , stream , or lake provides scenic values and opportunities for the very popular recreation activities of bathing , fishing , boating , and other water_sports . (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)Most_of these , with horrible exceptions , were conceived as is a ship , not as an attempt to quell the ocean of mankind , nor to deny its force , but as a means to survive and enjoy it . (Leo Lemon, "Catch Up With" and "Something to...)The terms are fairly safe to use on this side of the ocean , but before you start spouting them to your date , it might be best to find_out if he was a member of Major_Pockmanster 's Delhi_Regiment , since resentment toward the natives was reportedly very high in_that outfit . |
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[ noun ] anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume
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