1) any kind of plant growing in the sea, especially on the rocks washed by the sea (seaweed)
without food, clothes and other things necessary for life
down and out; wanting
(an instance of) the legal ending of a marriage so that the man and woman are free to marry again
split-up of marriage
a heavy fall (of rain etc)
disgrace, ruin
(a person, business) unable to pay debts
financially ruined
