Noun

a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)

Noun

the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife

Noun

the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)

Noun

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

Noun

the solid part of the earth's surface

Noun

the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

Noun

once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

Verb

connect to the earth

Verb

hide in the earth like a hunted animal