noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The farmer spread marl on the field to improve the soil's fertility by adding calcium carbonate. " geology material substance agriculture environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover with the earthy substance called marl. Examples : "The farmer decided to marl his field to improve the soil quality before planting new crops. " geology environment agriculture material substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding. Examples : "The sailor had to marl the frayed rope tightly to prevent it from unraveling during the storm. " nautical sailing technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
