1. (

• dirt ,
• filth ,
• grime ,
• soil ,
• stain ,
• grease ,
• grunge

) the state of being covered with unclean things ;

2. (

• soil ,
• dirt ,

) the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock ;

3. (

• land ,
• ground ,
• soil

) material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use); "the land had never been plowed"; "good agricultural soil" ;

4. (

• territory ,
• soil

) the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state; "American troops were stationed on Japanese soil" ;

1. (

• dirty ,
• soil ,
• begrime ,
• grime ,
• colly ,
• bemire

) make soiled, filthy, or dirty; "don't soil your clothes when you play outside!" ;