the planet on which we live; the world

the diversity of life on earth

the substance of the land surface; soil

a layer of earth

electrical connection to the ground, regarded as having zero electrical potential

ensure metal fittings are electrically bonded to earth

the underground den or home of a badger or fox

connect (an electrical device) with the ground

the front metal panels must be soundly earthed

drive (a fox) to its underground lair

cover the root and lower stem of a plant with heaped-up earth

the stems can be earthed up when the plant is about one foot high