marl
The word “marl” has 1 syllable: marl
It's pronounced as /mɑrl/
What is synonym and antonym for marl?
In the thesaurus, “marl” has 32 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for marl along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for marl
- alluvium
- blackland
- clay
- clod
- colluvium
- detritus
- dirt
- duff
- dust
- earth
- gault
- gley
- gook
- gravel
- ground
- guck
- gumbo
- humus
- kaolin
- loam
- loess
- mold
- muck
- mud
- mull
- sand
- sediment
- shingle
- silt
- subsoil
- substratum
- topsoil
Meanings of 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.
- verb
- To cover with the earthy substance called marl.
- To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.
Example Sentences
- Farmers used marl to improve the quality of the soil.
- The region is known for its deposits of clay and marl.
- Layers of marl were discovered beneath the topsoil during excavation.
- The ancient builders mixed marl with lime to make mortar.
- Geologists study marl to learn about historical climate conditions.
On this page you'll find 32 synonyms or another words to marl, such as: alluvium, blackland, clay, clod, colluvium, detritus, dirt.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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