Marl

Definition of Marl

v. t.

1.

(Naut.) To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a pecular hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.

Marling spike
(Naut.) See under Marline.

n.

1.

A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy. See Greensand.

v. t.

1.

To overspread or manure with marl; as, to marl a field.

[imp. & p. p. Marled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Marling.]

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dirt, soil

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