As nouns the difference between marl and merl
is that marl is 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 while merl is (blackbird).
As a verb marl
is to cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.
marl
Alternative forms
* marle
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.
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Derived terms
* marlaceous
* marler
* marlite
* marlpit
* marlstone
* marly
See also
* greensand
Verb
(
en verb)
To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.
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