earth

• Substantivo que designa o planeta em que vivemos ou a matéria que compõe o solo, a terra ou o chão.

A noun referring to the planet we live on, or the substance that makes up the ground, soil, or land.

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1. A1formal

   The third planet from the sun, where all known life exists.

   Terra

   • Earth orbits the sun once every 365 days.
   • The Earth is the only known planet with liquid water on its surface.
   • Astronauts view Earth from space as a beautiful blue marble.

   Sinônimosglobeworld

2. A1formal

   The solid surface of the planet; the ground or soil.

   Terra

   • The seeds need to be planted in rich earth.
   • He fell to the earth after losing his balance.
   • The earth trembled during the earthquake.

   Sinônimosclaydirtgroundlandloamsodsoilturf

   Antônimosairheavensky

3. Electrical groundB2formalbritishtechnical

   A connection to the earth used in electrical systems for safety.

   Aterramento

   • The appliance must be properly connected to earth.
   • An earth wire prevents electric shocks.
   • The technician checked the earth connection in the circuit.

   Sinônimosground

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de conectar um circuito elétrico à terra ou, na jardinagem, cobrir as raízes de uma planta com terra.

A verb used to indicate the act of connecting an electrical circuit to the ground, or (in gardening) to cover the roots of a plant with soil.

1. Connect to groundB2formalbritish

   To connect an electrical device to the ground to prevent electric shock.

   Aterrar

   • The electrician earthed the washing machine for safety.
   • All metal parts must be properly earthed.
   • He earthed the circuit to avoid short circuits.

   Sinônimosground

2. Cover with soilB2formal

   To cover the roots of a plant with soil, especially to protect it.

   Cobrir com terra

   • The gardener earthed up the potatoes to protect them from frost.
   • She earthed the young plants to help them grow.
   • They earthed the base of the tree with fresh soil.

   Sinônimossoil

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