dry land vs loam

dry land

noun
  • Land; as opposed to watery areas of the Earth's surface such as the sea. 

loam

noun
  • A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due. 

  • A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making moulds for large castings, often without a pattern. 

adj
  • Made of loam; consisting of loam. 

verb
  • To cover, smear, or fill with loam. 

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