earth

UK
/ɜːθ/
US
/ɜrθ/

Translations

earthnoun
earths
pl
UK
/ɜːθ/
US
/ɜrθ/
The earth is rich in minerals.
Земля богата минералами.
The farmer tested the earth to see if it was fertile.
Фермер проверил почву, чтобы узнать, плодородна ли она.
The construction workers dug into the earth to lay the foundation.
Строители копали грунт, чтобы заложить фундамент.
After weeks at sea, the sailors were happy to see earth.
После недель в море моряки были рады увидеть сушу.
Additional translations
earthverb
earthed
Past Simple
earthed
Past Participle
earthing
Gerund
UK
/ɜːθ/
US
/ɝːθ/
To prevent electrical shock, it is important to earth the equipment.
Чтобы предотвратить электрический удар, важно заземлять оборудование.
Synonyms
cover (with earth)
fill in
connect to ground
earthadjective
UK
/ɜːθ/
US
/ɝθ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "earth science".

Definitions

earthnoun
The planet on which humans live; the world.
The Earth is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system.
The substance of the land surface; soil.
The gardener dug into the earth to plant the seeds.
The realm of mortal existence; the temporal world.
Many cultures have myths about the creation of the earth and the heavens.
A connection of an electrical circuit to the ground, used as a safety measure.
The electrician ensured that the appliance was properly connected to the earth.
Any of various naturally occurring mineral or metallic oxides used as pigments or in manufacturing; an earthy substance such as ochre.
The painter preferred natural earths like burnt sienna for their warm tones.
earthverb
To cover or bury something with soil.
The gardener earthed the roots of the plant to protect them from frost.
To connect an electrical device to the ground for safety.
The electrician earthed the appliance to prevent electrical shocks.
To drive an animal, especially a fox, into its burrow.
The hounds earthed the fox after a long chase.
earthadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or soil; terrestrial.
Students in the earth sciences study the physical constitution of the planet.