Definition of "loam" in English

noun

1. (geology) A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.

2. (metalworking) A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making moulds for large castings, often without a pattern.

verb

1. To cover, smear, or fill with loam.

adjective

1. Made of loam; consisting of loam.