Associations to the word «Marl»

Wiktionary

MARL, 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.
MARL, verb. To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.

Dictionary definition

MARL, noun. A loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime.

Wise words

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