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marl noun

  /mɑɹl/ , /mɑːl/
  • 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.
 marne

marl verb

  /mɑɹl/ , /mɑːl/
  • (nautical) To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.
 marner

marle

marne
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