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Ground
01
terra
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.
02
terra
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.
03
suolo, terra
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
04
sfondo, fondo
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
05
fondamento, giustificazione
a rational motive for a belief or action
06
posizione, terreno
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
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fondamento, base
a relation that provides the foundation for something
08
primer, fondotinta
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
09
sfondo
a surface that is prepared for an artist to put paint on
10
terra, massa
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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sfondo, piano di fondo
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
12
terreno, suolo
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
01
incastonare, arenare
(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.
02
fondare, formare
to provide someone with a comprehensive and foundational understanding or knowledge in a particular area
Transitive: to ground sb in a subject
Example
The business trainer grounded the sales team in the product knowledge.
The professor grounded her students in the principles of physics.
The mentor grounded the new developers in the basics of programming languages and algorithms.
03
posizionare, collocare
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.
04
mettere a terra, vietare il volo
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.
After failing the mandatory safety inspection, the aviation authorities decided to ground the entire fleet of airplanes.
05
fondare, basare
to establish a solid foundation or support for a concept
Transitive: to ground sth in a fundamental principle
Example
The therapist grounded her therapeutic approach in evidence-based practices.
The architect grounded the design concept in cultural influences.
The environmental initiative was grounded in the principles of conservation.
06
messa a terra, collegare a terra
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.
07
rivestire, coprire
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.
08
colpire a terra, far rotolare
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.
09
buttare il pallone a terra, lasciare cadere il pallone
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.
10
arenare, portare a secco
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
01
macinato, grindato
Crushed or milled into very fine particles, typically referring to food items, spices, or minerals that have been processed for culinary or industrial uses
Esempio
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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