marl

/mɑːl/

IPA: /M AA1 R L/

noun
  1. 1

    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.

    syn:marlstone

Synonyms

marlstone
verb
  1. 1

    To cover with the earthy substance called marl.

verb
  1. 1

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

    syn:marline

Synonyms

marline

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