Earth (IPA: /ˈɝθ/)
| Earth (n.) |
The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling place of spirits. |
| Earth (n.) |
The solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land. |
| Earth (n.) |
The softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds, including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes, soil favorable to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the globe; the ground; as, loose earth; rich earth. |
| Earth (n.) |
A part of this globe; a region; a country; land. |
| Earth (n.) |
Worldly things, as opposed to spiritual things; the pursuits, interests, and allurements of this life. |
| Earth (n.) |
The people on the globe. |
| Earth (n.) |
Any earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina, zirconia, yttria, and thoria. |
| Earth (n.) |
A similar oxide, having a slight alkaline reaction, as lime, magnesia, strontia, baryta. |
| Earth (n.) |
A hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, the earth of a fox. |
| Earth (v. t.) |
To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den. |
| Earth (v. t.) |
To cover with earth or mold; to inter; to bury; -- sometimes with up. |
| Earth (v. i.) |
To burrow. |
| Earth (n.) |
A plowing. |
| Earth () |
A variety of asbestus. See Amianthus. |
| Earth () |
See Earth light, under Earth. |
| Earth |
One of the classical elements, in some systems numbering four along with air, fire, and water |
| Earth |
Sculpture by Joseph Van Uytvanck |
| Earth |
Category of heraldic charges |
| Earth |
Third planet from the Sun in the Solar System |
| Earth |
1930 film by Alexander Dovzhenko, Yuliya Solntseva |
| Earth Synonyms |
World, Earth, Globe |
| Earth Synonyms |
Earth |
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| Earth Synonyms |
Ground |
| Earth Synonyms |
Ground |
| Earth Synonyms |
Dry Land, Solid Ground, Land, Terra Firma, Ground |
| Earth Synonyms |
World, Earthly Concern, Worldly Concern |
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| EARTH (Acronym / Abbreviation) |
Environmental Assessment and Risk Tools Homepage |
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