earth

earth

noun

An electrical connection to the ground for safety, preventing shocks.

"Check the earth connection."

noun

The planet we live on; the world.

"Life exists only on Earth."

verb

To connect an electrical appliance or circuit safely to the ground.

"You must earth the washing machine."

noun

The soft brown substance forming the land, where plants grow; soil.

"The gardener dug into the earth."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: earthly concern, world, worldly concern, globe, ground, terra firma, dry land, land, solid ground