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   dirt

   /dərt/

   noun

   • 1. a substance, such as mud or dust, that soils someone or something: "his face was covered in dirt" Similar grimedustsootsmutmuckmudfilthmiresludgeslimeoozedrossscumpollutionwastesmudgesstainsinformal:crudyuckgrotgungegrunge
   • ▪ loose soil or earth; the ground: "the soldier sagged to the dirt"
   • ▪ earth used to make a surface for a road, floor, or other area of ground: "a dirt road" Similar earthsoilloamclaysiltturfclodsodground
   • ▪ short for dirt track
   • ▪ excrement: "a lawn covered in dog dirt" Similar excrementexcretadroppingsfecesdungmanureorduremuckmessinformal:poopoopvulgar slang:crapshit
   • ▪ a state or quality of uncleanliness: "Pittsburgh used to be renowned for the sweat and dirt of industry"
   • ▪ gossip, especially information about someone's activities or private life that could prove damaging if revealed: "is there any dirt on Desmond?" Similar scandalgossiptalkrevelationsrumor (s)tittle-tattletattleslanderlibelcalumnysmearsinformal:lowdowndopegenpooptea
   • ▪ a worthless or contemptible person or thing: "she treats him like dirt"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse drit ‘excrement’, an early sense in English.

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2. www.britannica.com › science › soilSoil | Definition, Importance, Types, Erosion, Composition, &...

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   Aug 16, 2024 · Soil is one of the principal substrata of life on Earth, serving as a reservoir of water and nutrients, as a medium for the filtration and breakdown of injurious wastes, and as a participant in the cycling of carbon and other elements through the global ecosystem.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SoilSoil - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Soil, also commonly referred to as earth or dirt, is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support the life of plants and soil organisms. Some scientific definitions distinguish dirt from soil by restricting the former term specifically to displaced soil.

4. www.thespruce.com › understanding-humus-in-soil-5209565What Is Humus in Soil? - The Spruce

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   Jul 29, 2024 · Humus is what transforms sterile dirt into fertile soil so plants can grow, and it's essential to soil so that plants and crops have the nutrients they need to grow.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › treat (someone) like dirtTreat (someone) like dirt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Aug 17, 2024 · The meaning of TREAT (SOMEONE) LIKE DIRT is to be very rude, disrespectful, or unkind to (someone).

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dirt roadDirt road Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Aug 6, 2024 · noun. : a road with a hard dirt surface : an unpaved road. Examples of dirt road in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Accessible via a rocky, dirt road that winds through arid farmland, it’s wonderfully removed from the rest of the world (despite being a 10-minute drive from town).

7. safetyculture.com › topics › backfillingBackfilling: Meaning & Importance | SafetyCulture

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   5 days ago · Mixed materials often include rocks, soil, and stones. Some dirt can retain too much moisture and is thus unsuitable for your foundation. Try to use the excavated earth as a filling material. Once the accepted excavated material has been stored, it must be cleaned of rubbish, significant stones, vegetation, and other items.

8. bikebesties.com › what-is-a-dirt-bikeWhat is a Dirt Bike? Everything You Need to Know!

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   1 day ago · A dirt bike is an off-road motorcycle designed to tackle rugged terrain with ease. They’re built tough, with knobby tires for traction, powerful engines for oomph, and sturdy suspensions to soak up bumps. Unlike their street-legal cousins, dirt bikes are made for the wild.