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What does the word soil mean?

Part of speech: verb transitive, verb intransitive

To make or become dirty; befoul.

Part of speech: verb transitive

To feed, as stalled cattle, with freshly cut, green food.

Part of speech: noun

The fertile portion of the surface of the earth; the ground; earth; land.

Part of speech: noun

That which soils; foul matter.

Usage examples for soil

It is unfortunate for France that Laprade was somewhat deficient in humour, a rare growth on her soil at all times. – A Short History of French Literature by George Saintsbury
Kate inspected the soil with a professional eye. – Kildares of Storm by Eleanor Mercein Kelly
The quickly drained soil does away with this expense. – The Dollar Hen by Milo M. Hastings