Definition of leatherneck in English:

leatherneck

nounˈlɛðənɛkˈlɛðərˌnɛk

US informal

A marine.
〈美，非正式〉海军陆战队员
two planes undershot their target and eight leathernecks were wounded
Example sentencesExamples
- An unparalleled warrior and an enlisted leatherneck at heart, he remains the most famous and most revered Marine.
- Iwo Jima was the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, and three leathernecks of the 4th and 5th Divisions used sidearms on the sulphurous island during February and March 1945.
- The lack of enemy contact - and missions that seem designed to avoid contact with insurgents - frustrates the leathernecks.
- However, while there is no denying that he has high regard for leathernecks, he does provide ample examples of Navy and Army actions.
- Practical application filled the last two days, as the leathernecks fired computerized scenarios and practiced on the tracking and firing systems at an outdoor trainer.
- However, the leathernecks are technically a part of the Navy, which has SEALs as their representatives in the Special Operations Command.
- As a father of a leatherneck, I wish to extend my deepest respects to the families of the leathernecks hurt and killed.
- Those resourceful leathernecks have come up with a slightly higher tech replacement.
- Most Marines are familiar with Burke Davis's 1962 account of Puller's life, but fellow leatherneck Jon T. Hoffman has produced what is likely to become the definitive biography of this extraordinary officer.

Origin

Late 19th century: with allusion to the leather lining inside the collar of a marine's uniform.

Definition of leatherneck in US English:

leatherneck

nounˈleT͟Hərˌnekˈlɛðərˌnɛk

US informal

A US marine.
〈美，非正式〉海军陆战队员
two planes undershot their target and eight leathernecks were wounded
Example sentencesExamples
- Most Marines are familiar with Burke Davis's 1962 account of Puller's life, but fellow leatherneck Jon T. Hoffman has produced what is likely to become the definitive biography of this extraordinary officer.
- Iwo Jima was the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, and three leathernecks of the 4th and 5th Divisions used sidearms on the sulphurous island during February and March 1945.
- As a father of a leatherneck, I wish to extend my deepest respects to the families of the leathernecks hurt and killed.
- Those resourceful leathernecks have come up with a slightly higher tech replacement.
- The lack of enemy contact - and missions that seem designed to avoid contact with insurgents - frustrates the leathernecks.
- Practical application filled the last two days, as the leathernecks fired computerized scenarios and practiced on the tracking and firing systems at an outdoor trainer.
- However, the leathernecks are technically a part of the Navy, which has SEALs as their representatives in the Special Operations Command.
- An unparalleled warrior and an enlisted leatherneck at heart, he remains the most famous and most revered Marine.
- However, while there is no denying that he has high regard for leathernecks, he does provide ample examples of Navy and Army actions.

Origin

Late 19th century: with allusion to the leather lining inside the collar of a marine's uniform.

单词	leatherneck
释义	Definition of leatherneck in English: leatherneck nounˈlɛðənɛkˈlɛðərˌnɛk US informal A marine. 〈美，非正式〉海军陆战队员 two planes undershot their target and eight leathernecks were wounded Example sentencesExamples An unparalleled warrior and an enlisted leatherneck at heart, he remains the most famous and most revered Marine. Iwo Jima was the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, and three leathernecks of the 4th and 5th Divisions used sidearms on the sulphurous island during February and March 1945. The lack of enemy contact - and missions that seem designed to avoid contact with insurgents - frustrates the leathernecks. However, while there is no denying that he has high regard for leathernecks, he does provide ample examples of Navy and Army actions. Practical application filled the last two days, as the leathernecks fired computerized scenarios and practiced on the tracking and firing systems at an outdoor trainer. However, the leathernecks are technically a part of the Navy, which has SEALs as their representatives in the Special Operations Command. As a father of a leatherneck, I wish to extend my deepest respects to the families of the leathernecks hurt and killed. Those resourceful leathernecks have come up with a slightly higher tech replacement. Most Marines are familiar with Burke Davis's 1962 account of Puller's life, but fellow leatherneck Jon T. Hoffman has produced what is likely to become the definitive biography of this extraordinary officer. Origin Late 19th century: with allusion to the leather lining inside the collar of a marine's uniform. Definition of leatherneck in US English: leatherneck nounˈleT͟Hərˌnekˈlɛðərˌnɛk US informal A US marine. 〈美，非正式〉海军陆战队员 two planes undershot their target and eight leathernecks were wounded Example sentencesExamples Most Marines are familiar with Burke Davis's 1962 account of Puller's life, but fellow leatherneck Jon T. Hoffman has produced what is likely to become the definitive biography of this extraordinary officer. Iwo Jima was the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, and three leathernecks of the 4th and 5th Divisions used sidearms on the sulphurous island during February and March 1945. As a father of a leatherneck, I wish to extend my deepest respects to the families of the leathernecks hurt and killed. Those resourceful leathernecks have come up with a slightly higher tech replacement. The lack of enemy contact - and missions that seem designed to avoid contact with insurgents - frustrates the leathernecks. Practical application filled the last two days, as the leathernecks fired computerized scenarios and practiced on the tracking and firing systems at an outdoor trainer. However, the leathernecks are technically a part of the Navy, which has SEALs as their representatives in the Special Operations Command. An unparalleled warrior and an enlisted leatherneck at heart, he remains the most famous and most revered Marine. However, while there is no denying that he has high regard for leathernecks, he does provide ample examples of Navy and Army actions. Origin Late 19th century: with allusion to the leather lining inside the collar of a marine's uniform.
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