intransitive verb
Definition: To dig or hide in the ground, often used to describe animals that create burrows.
Example: The rabbit will earth itself in the garden to stay safe from predators.
noun
Definition: The planet we live on, which includes land, water, and air. It can also refer to the ground or soil.
Example: The earth is home to millions of species of plants and animals.
transitive verb
Definition: To chase an animal into a hiding place underground or to cover plants with soil for their protection.
Example: Farmers often earth their plants to protect them from frost.