Earth

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1. Noun

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.

2. Noun

The solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land.

3. Noun

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.

4. Noun

A part of this globe; a region; a country; land.

5. Noun

Worldly things, as opposed to spiritual things; the pursuits, interests, and allurements of this life.

6. Noun

The people on the globe.

7. Noun

Any earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina, zirconia, yttria, and thoria.

8. Noun

A similar oxide, having a slight alkaline reaction, as lime, magnesia, strontia, baryta.

9. Noun

A hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, the earth of a fox.

10. Verb

To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

11. Verb

To cover with earth or mold; to inter; to bury; -- sometimes with up.

12. Verb

To burrow.

13. Noun

A plowing.

14. Noun

the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground"
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