the globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. also, this world as the dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling place of spirits.-the solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land.-the softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds, including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes, soil favorable to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the globe; the ground; as, loose earth; rich earth.-a part of this globe; a region; a country; land.-worldly things, as opposed to spiritual things; the pursuits, interests, and allurements of this life.-the people on the globe.-any earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina, zirconia, yttria, and thoria.-a similar oxide, having a slight alkaline reaction, as lime, magnesia, strontia, baryta.-a hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, the earth of a fox.-to hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.-to cover with earth or mold; to inter; to bury; -- sometimes with up.-to burrow.-a plowing.