Marl

Alternative forms

 * marle

Noun

 * 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.

Derived terms

 * marlaceous
 * marler
 * marlite
 * marlpit
 * marlstone
 * marly

Translations

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Verb

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

Translations

 * French: marner
 * Italian:

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