loose earth

Frequency: 6.05.4 per million words

Soil that is not packed tightly together.

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Examples (10)

  • I filled the pot with a handful of loose earth.
  • The gardener worked the loose earth around the flower bed.
  • Seeds germinate better when planted in loose earth.
  • After the rain, the loose earth was easy to dig.
  • The archaeologists carefully brushed away the loose earth from the artifacts.
  • Plant roots can spread easily through loose earth.
  • The farmer plowed the field to create loose earth for planting.
  • We need to add compost to make the earth more loose.
  • The loose earth crumbled between my fingers.
  • Vegetables grow best in well-drained, loose earth.