a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) | a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) |
the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife | the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife |
the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell) | the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell) |
the solid part of the earth's surface | the solid part of the earth's surface |
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on |
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface | the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface |
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour black bile | once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour black bile |