(idiomatic) To be a huge expense.

plural of earth closet

A light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material or microabrasive.

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.

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.

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