Definitions of GROUND in various dictionaries:
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the solid part of the earth's surface
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a rational motive for a belief or action
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the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
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a relation that provides the foundation for something
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a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
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the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
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material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
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a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
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a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
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(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
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the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
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fix firmly and stably
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confine or restrict to the ground
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place or put on the ground
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instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
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bring to the ground
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hit or reach the ground
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throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
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hit a groundball
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hit onto the ground
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cover with a primer
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connect to a ground
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use as a basis for
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press or grind with a crushing noise
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make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
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work hard
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dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlaced
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reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
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created by grinding
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shape or form by grinding
The solid surface of the earth.
The floor of a body of water, especially the sea.
Soil; earth: level the ground for a lawn.
Often grounds.
An area or a position that is contested in or as if in battle: The soldiers held their ground against the enemy.
Something that serves as a foundation or means of attachment for something else: a ground of white paint under the mural.
A surrounding area; a background.
Often grounds.
An area of reference or discussion; a subject: The professor covered new ground in every lecture.
Abbr.
A large conducting body, such as the earth or an electric circuit connected to the earth, used as an arbitrary zero of potential.
A conducting object, such as a wire, that is connected to such a position of zero potential.
To place on or cause to touch the ground.
To provide a basis for (a theory, for example); justify.
To supply with basic information; instruct in fundamentals.
To prevent (an aircraft or a pilot) from flying.
To restrict (someone) especially to a certain place as a punishment.
To connect (an electric circuit) to a ground.
To run (a vessel) aground.
To hit (a ball) onto the ground.
To throw a ball to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage.
To touch or reach the ground.
To hit a ground ball: grounded to the second baseman.
To run aground.
Past tense and past participle of grind.
verb - to place on a foundation