Definition
Definition of marling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
agricultureTECH. process of adding marl to soil for farmingTECH.
- Marling improved the crop yield on the old farm.
Adjective
1.
geologyTECH. related to or resembling marl in textureTECH.
- The marling soil was perfect for planting.
2.
agricultureTECH. treated with marl for agricultural purposesTECH.
- The marling fields yielded a better harvest.
3.
maritimeDated connected with wrapping rope fibers to protect and bind themDated
- The marling rope was strong and secure.
Origin of marling
Middle English, marle (clay) + -ing (process)
Examples of marling in a sentence
The agronomist recommended marling instead of extra lime on that field. The marling texture of the rock was unusual. Farmers appreciated the marling quality of the land. The marling process improved soil quality. Farmers noticed the benefits of marling on crops. The marling technique improved the rope's durability.
He specialized in marling ropes for sailing ships.
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- French:marnage, marneux, ...
- German:Mergeln, mergelig, ...
- Italian:marneggiatura, marnoso, ...
- Spanish:abonado del suelo con marga, margoso, ...
- Portuguese:aplicação de marga, margoso, ...
- Chinese:施用泥灰, 泥灰质的, ...
- Japanese:泥灰土施用, 泥灰土のような, ...
- Arabic:تَكْلِيس, طَمْيِي, ...
- Hebrew:מַרְלִינְג, מַרְלִינִי בְּמַרְקָם, ...
- Russian:внесение мергеля, мергелистый, ...
- Ukrainian:мергелювання, марлевий, ...
- Hindi:मिट्टी में मर्ल मिलाने की प्रक्रिया, मर्ल जैसी, ...
Definition of marl - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
mineralTECH. earthy material with lime, clay, and sand, used to improve soilTECH.
- Farmers spread marl on fields to enrich the soil.
Verb
1.
agricultureDated spread calcium-rich mud on land to improve fertilityDated
- Farmers marl the fields to enhance crop growth.
2.
maritimeDated cover a rope with marline to prevent unwindingDated
- Sailors marl the ropes for added security.
Images of marl
earthy material with lime, clay, and sand, used to improve soil
Origin of marl
Middle English, marl (clay)
Examples of marl in a sentence
Marl is often found in ancient lake beds. They decided to marl the garden before planting. The landowner hired workers to marl the vast estate. They had to marl the ropes before the storm hit. The crew was busy marling the ship's lines.
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- French:marne, amender, ...
- German:Mergel, mergeln, ...
- Italian:marna, marnare, ...
- Spanish:marga, enriquecer con marga, ...
- Portuguese:marga, adubar com marga, ...
- Chinese:泥灰, 施泥灰, ...
- Japanese:マール, 泥灰土をまく, ...
- Arabic:مَرْل, كَسَا بِالطِّينِ الكَلْسِيِّ, ...
- Hebrew:חָמָר, לְכַסּוֹת בְּמַרְל, ...
- Russian:мел, удобрять, ...
- Ukrainian:вапнякова глина, мергелювати, ...
- Hindi:मार्ल, मार्ल करना, ...
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