Quick definitions from WordNet (soil)
▸ noun: the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
▸ noun: the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state ("American troops were stationed on Japanese soil")
▸ noun: material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) ("Good agricultural soil")
▸ noun: the state of being covered with unclean things
▸ verb: make soiled, filthy, or dirty ("Don't soil your clothes when you play outside!")
▸ Also see soil
▸ noun: the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
▸ noun: the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state ("American troops were stationed on Japanese soil")
▸ noun: material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) ("Good agricultural soil")
▸ noun: the state of being covered with unclean things
▸ verb: make soiled, filthy, or dirty ("Don't soil your clothes when you play outside!")
▸ Also see soil