solidearth
nounUK /ˌsɒlɪdˈɜːθ/
US /ˌsɑːlɪdˈɜːrθ/
Solid earth means the hard, rocky ground under our feet.
The drill went deep into the solid earth to find water.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The solid part of the Earth, not the water or air.
Scientists study the solid earth to learn about earthquakes.
3. Firm, dry land you can stand on.
After the boat ride, it felt good to be back on solid earth.
4. The rocky outer layer of a planet.
Mars also has a solid earth beneath its dusty surface.