earth

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earth
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Meanings
noun
  • the planet on which we live; the world.
    E.g. the diversity of life on earth
  • the substance of the land surface; soil.
    E.g. a layer of earth
  • electrical connection to the ground, regarded as having zero electrical potential.
    E.g. ensure metal fittings are electrically bonded to earth
  • the underground den or home of a badger or fox.
verb
  • connect (an electrical device) with the ground.
    E.g. the front metal panels must be soundly earthed
  • drive (a fox) to its underground lair.
  • cover the root and lower stem of a plant with heaped-up earth.
    E.g. the stems can be earthed up when the plant is about one foot high

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