An electrode, in the form of a metal plate buried in external soil, used to earth the electrical system of a building

(horticulture, transitive) To cover the stem or leaves of plants with soil, as to encourage root growth or protect from cold.

Alternative spelling of Earthshine

(chemistry, obsolete) Any of the four metals aluminum, gallium, indium and thallium of the boron group in the periodic table of elements.

(informal, derogatory) An undesirable individual; the worst type of person or people.

Characteristic of a desire to prevail at any cost.

(military) Land that has been abandoned, in the face of an advancing enemy, after the destruction of all resources on it.

Alternative spelling of scorched-earth

(mineralogy) An earth of a deep brown colour, containing more vegetable than mineral matter; an earthy variety of lignite, or brown coal.

Alternative spelling of earth floor