marl
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/mɑːl/
English
Definitions
noun
- A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.
verb
- To cover with the earthy substance called marl.
verb
- To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.
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Synonyms
marlstonemarlinelimestonegreensandfertilizervainmarliteshell marlterra-maracaementcalcretemalmmarinitemarsturitemischiomarblemudstone