Ground

/ɡɹˈa‍ʊnd/

/ˈɡɹaʊnd/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "ground"

Ground

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

Example

The children played soccer on the grassy ground.

The flowers are blooming in the garden 's soft ground.

The child drew pictures in the sand on the beach ground.

a designated area for sports or games

Example

The stadium ’s ground was well-maintained for the upcoming match.

The football ground was packed with enthusiastic fans.

They booked the cricket ground for the tournament next week.

the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground

a rational motive for a belief or action

a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)

a relation that provides the foundation for something

the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

a surface that is prepared for an artist to put paint on

a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)

a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused

land that is used for a specific purpose or activity

Example

They set up tents on the festival ground.

The stadium is built on ground dedicated to sports.

They built a new hospital on the old industrial ground.

to ground

ΡΉΜΑ

(of a vessel) to come into contact with the seabed, usually in shallow water

Intransitive

Example

During the storm, the ship was tossed by the waves and ultimately grounded on the rocky shore.

The rescue team responded swiftly when they received a distress call about a ship that had grounded near the coast.

The old ship, having grounded in the harbor due to mechanical failure, became a subject of salvage operations.

to provide someone with a comprehensive and foundational understanding or knowledge in a particular area

Transitive: to ground sb in a subject

Example

The professor grounded her students in the principles of physics.

The mentor grounded the new developers in the basics of programming languages and algorithms.

The coach grounded the athletes in the fundamentals of the sport.

to set or position an object on a surface

Transitive: to ground sth somewhere

Example

The chef instructed the kitchen staff to ground the stack of plates on the counter.

The artist decided to ground the delicate glass sculpture on a sturdy wooden base.

In the classroom, the teacher asked the students to ground their textbooks on their desks.

to restrict or prohibit the operation of a pilot or aircraft from taking flight

Transitive: to ground a pilot or aircraft

Example

The airline chose to ground the experienced pilot temporarily.

In response to the ongoing investigation, the aviation regulatory body decided to ground the specific model of aircraft.

Adverse weather conditions forced air traffic controllers to ground all departing flights.

to establish a solid foundation or support for a concept

Transitive: to ground sth in a fundamental principle

Example

The architect grounded the design concept in cultural influences.

The therapist grounded her therapeutic approach in evidence-based practices.

The environmental initiative was grounded in the principles of conservation.

to establish a physical connection between an electrical conductor or device and the Earth or a large conducting body

Transitive: to ground an electrical conductor

Example

The surge protector automatically grounds excess voltage, safeguarding connected devices from power spikes.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, the faulty appliance was promptly grounded until it could be repaired.

It 's essential to ground electronic equipment to prevent static electricity buildup.

to cover a metal plate, typically copper, with a thin layer of protective coating

Transitive: to ground a metal plate

Example

The artist meticulously grounded the copper plate with an acid-resistant substance.

To create fine details in the print, the printmaker carefully grounded the plate.

Before immersing the plate in the acid bath, the printmaker skillfully grounded the edges.

to hit a baseball in such a way that it rolls along the ground

Intransitive: to ground somewhere | to ground to a direction

Example

In a crucial situation, the hitter managed to ground past the diving second baseman

The batter skillfully grounded between the first and second basemen.

The batter swung late and grounded to the shortstop.

to intentionally throw or drop the football to the ground during a play in order to prevent being tackled for a loss of yards

Transitive: to ground the ball

Example

The quarterback avoided the oncoming defenders and grounded the ball to reset the play.

In a critical moment of the game, the quarterback chose to ground the football rather than risk a turnover.

As the defenders closed in, the quarterback quickly made the decision to ground the football.

to cause a vessel to run aground intentionally or unintentionally

Transitive: to ground a vessel

Example

During the storm, the strong winds and rough seas unexpectedly grounded several ships.

The inexperienced navigator mistakenly grounded the ship by taking it into shallower waters than the draft allowed.

Emergency protocols were initiated to ground the ship safely when a fire broke out in the engine room.

ground

ΕΠΊΘΕΤΟ

Crushed or milled into very fine particles, typically referring to food items, spices, or minerals that have been processed for culinary or industrial uses

Παράδειγμα

The children played soccer on the grassy ground.

The flowers are blooming in the garden's soft ground.

The child drew pictures in the sand on the beach ground.

After the rain, the ground became muddy and slippery.

The ground shook when the heavy truck passed by.

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