soil

Meanings

• the state of being covered with unclean things
• the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
• material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
  • "good agricultural soil"
• the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state
  • "American troops were stationed on Japanese soil"
• make soiled, filthy, or dirty
  • "don't soil your clothes when you play outside!"

Synonyms

begrime, bemire, colly, dirt, dirty, filth, grease, grime, ground, grunge, land, stain, territory