To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding
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
an unconsolidated deposit of calcium carbonate mixed with clay, usually formed in freshwater lakes, but also deposited by decomposing algae in very alkaline wetlands
To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a pecular hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding
A soft, calcareous deposit mixed with clays, silts, and sands, often containing shells or organic remains It is common in the Gulf Coast area of the United States
A crumbly combination of limestone and clay that may be added to deficient soils Marl also occurs naturally in some French and German wine regions The finest Cote d'Or wines are grown on marl