earth

1. 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. Source: opted

2. n. The solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land. Source: opted

3. 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. Source: opted

4. n. A part of this globe; a region; a country; land. Source: opted

5. n. Worldly things, as opposed to spiritual things; the pursuits, interests, and allurements of this life. Source: opted

6. n. The people on the globe. Source: opted

7. n. Any earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina, zirconia, yttria, and thoria. Source: opted

8. n. A similar oxide, having a slight alkaline reaction, as lime, magnesia, strontia, baryta. Source: opted

9. n. A hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, the earth of a fox. Source: opted

10. v. t. To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den. Source: opted

11. v. t. To cover with earth or mold; to inter; to bury; -- sometimes with up. Source: opted

12. v. i. To burrow. Source: opted

13. n. A plowing. Source: opted

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