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Earth
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terre
a big round mass covered in land and water, on which we all live
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terre
the solid surface of the planet distinguished from air or sea
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terre
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
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terre
a tunnel or hole dug underground by some animals, such as badgers, foxes, rabbits, or moles, for shelter and protection
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terre
the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife
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terre
the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)
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terre
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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terre
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
Exemple
The excavation work for the new building project sapped the earth beneath the neighboring properties.
The mining operations in the area had sapped the earth beneath the town.
The miners dug coal from the earth.
The parched earth desperately needed rain after the long drought.
Earth's orbit spans about one AU.
