earthing
ˈɜːrθɪŋ
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Definition of earthing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
holistic healthRareconnecting with earth's energy for healthRare
  • Earthing can improve your well-being.
grounding
2.
electrical safetyTECH.UKconnecting electrical equipment to the earthTECH.UK
  • Earthing prevents electrical shocks.
grounding

Adjective

1.
holisticRareUKrelated to connecting with the earth's energyRareUK
  • Earthing practices can improve well-being.
earthen grounding
2.
electricalTECH.UKrelated to connecting electrically to the earthTECH.UK
  • The earthing wire is crucial for safety.
earthen grounding
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Origin of earthing

Old English, eorþe (ground) + -ing (suffix)

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antenna wire
one of the earthing wires around an antenna

Examples of earthing in a sentence

  • Earthing is believed to reduce stress levels.
  • The technician ensured earthing for all appliances.
  • Proper earthing is crucial for safety standards.
  • She practices earthing by walking barefoot in the garden.
  • Earthing techniques are gaining popularity.
  • Proper earthing prevents electrical hazards.

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  1. French:ancrage, terrestre, ...
  2. German:Erdung, erdend, ...
  3. Italian:connessione con la terra, terrestre, ...
  4. Spanish:enraizamiento, terrenal, ...
  5. Portuguese:ligação à terra, aterramento, ...
  6. Chinese:接地, 接地的, ...
  7. Japanese:アーシング, 接地の, ...
  8. Arabic:اِتِّصَال بِالأَرْض, أَرْضِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַאֲרָקָה, קִשּׁוּר לָאֲדָמָה, ...
  10. Russian:заземление, заземляющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заземлення, заземлюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:अर्थिंग, पृथ्वी से जुड़ा, ...
earth
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earth: the ground or land surface
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Definition of earth - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographythe ground or land surface
  • The hikers walked on the soft earth.
ground soil
2.
electricityTECH.UKelectrical connection to the groundTECH.UK
  • The device must be connected to earth for safety.
earthing ground

Verb

1.
electricaltr.TECH.UKconnect electrically to ground to prevent electric shockstr.TECH.UK
  • The technician earthed the equipment to prevent shocks.
bond ground
2.
burialtr.UKbury something in the groundtr.UK
  • They earthed the time capsule in the garden.
entomb inter
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  • earth: the ground or land surface
    the ground or land surface

Expressions with earth

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used after question words to show strong surprise or confusion
What on earth are you doing?
attempt to get someone's attention when distracted
Earth calling! Are you listening to me?
caring and nurturing woman
She is the earth mother of our community.
cover the base of a plant with soil
To protect the potatoes, gardeners earth up the plants regularly..
move from the sky or high place down to the ground
The meteor will fall to earth tonight.
returning to reality after dreaming or fantasizing
After winning the lottery, he came back to earth.

Origin of earth

Old English, eorþe (ground, soil)

Examples of earth in a sentence

  • The earth was damp after the rain.
  • Ensure the circuit is connected to earth properly.
  • The technician checked the earth connection.
  • She cherishes her time on earth.
  • Earth is full of wonders and mysteries.
  • The earth mourned the loss of a great leader.

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  1. French:terre, mettre à la terre, ...
  2. German:Erde, erden, ...
  3. Italian:terra, collegare a terra, ...
  4. Spanish:tierra, conectar a tierra, ...
  5. Portuguese:terra, aterrar, ...
  6. Chinese:土地, 接地, ...
  7. Japanese:土, 接地する, ...
  8. Arabic:أرض, أَرْضَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֲדָמָה, לְהַאֲרִיק, ...
  10. Russian:земля, заземлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:земля, заземлити, ...
  12. Hindi:जमीन, अर्थ करना, ...
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