έδαφος — meaning in English

English meaning

• ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
• soil noun The loose top layer of earth in which plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.
• terrain noun The physical features of a stretch of land, especially how rugged or flat it is.
• territory noun An area or extent of land, especially one under a particular government's control.
• turf noun Grass-covered ground, or a section of it cut as sod.

Senses

έδαφος is used for these senses in English:

• terrain An area of land or the particular features of it.
• turf (uncountable, slang) A territory claimed by a gang as their own.

ground — full definition

1. noun The solid surface of the earth.
2. noun A reason or basis for a belief, decision, or action.
3. noun An area of land used for a particular purpose, such as sport or school premises.
4. verb To forbid a child or teenager from going out as a punishment.
5. verb To connect an electrical device safely to the earth.

soil — full definition

1. noun The loose top layer of earth in which plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.
2. noun A country or territory, especially in phrases about national land.
3. verb To make dirty; to stain.

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