Marl :: Marl (v. t.) To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a pecular hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding..
Marl :: Marl (n.) A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and sand, in very varivble proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy. See Greensand..
Marl :: Marl (n.) To overspread or manure with marl; as, to marl a field..
Marlaceous :: Marlaceous (a.) Resembling marl; partaking of the qualities of marl.
Marlin :: Marlin (n.) The American great marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa). Applied also to the red-breasted godwit (Limosa haematica).
Marline :: Marline (v.) A small line composed of two strands a little twisted, used for winding around ropes and cables, to prevent their being weakened by fretting..
Marline :: Marline (v. t.) To wind marline around; as, to marline a rope..