soil-holding
|soil-hold-ing|
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/sɔɪl ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
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/sɔɪl ˈhəʊldɪŋ/
retaining soil
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soil-holding' originates from the combination of 'soil' and 'holding', where 'soil' refers to the earth's surface material and 'holding' means to retain or keep in place.
Historical Evolution
'Soil-holding' evolved from the need to describe materials or structures that prevent soil erosion, combining the words 'soil' and 'holding'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold soil in place', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of retaining soil, often used to describe materials or structures that prevent soil erosion.
The soil-holding capacity of the new garden bed is impressive.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 17:11