ground
ground
graʊnd
grawnd
British pronunciation
/ɡraʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "ground"in English

Ground
01

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

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ground definition and meaning
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After the rain, the ground became muddy and slippery.
02

a designated area for sports or games

ground definition and meaning
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The football ground was packed with enthusiastic fans.
03

a rational motive for a belief or action

ground definition and meaning
04

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

ground definition and meaning
05

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

ground definition and meaning
06

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

07

a relation that provides the foundation for something

08

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

09

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

10

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

11

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

12

land that is used for a specific purpose or activity

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The stadium is built on ground dedicated to sports.
to ground
01

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

Intransitive
to ground definition and meaning
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During the storm, the ship was tossed by the waves and ultimately grounded on the rocky shore.
02

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

Transitive: to ground sb in a subject
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The professor grounded her students in the principles of physics.
03

to set or position an object on a surface

Transitive: to ground sth somewhere
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The artist decided to ground the delicate glass sculpture on a sturdy wooden base.
04

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

Transitive: to ground a pilot or aircraft
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After failing the mandatory safety inspection, the aviation authorities decided to ground the entire fleet of airplanes.
05

to establish a solid foundation or support for a concept

Transitive: to ground sth in a fundamental principle
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To strengthen their argument, the authors grounded their analysis in established psychological principles.
06

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
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Before working on the electrical panel, the electrician made sure to ground all live wires to ensure safety.
07

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

Transitive: to ground a metal plate
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The artist meticulously grounded the copper plate with an acid-resistant substance.
08

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

Intransitive: to ground somewhere | to ground to a direction
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In a crucial situation, the hitter managed to ground past the diving second baseman
09

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
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Faced with intense pressure from the opposing team 's defense, the quarterback decided to ground the ball.
10

to cause a vessel to run aground intentionally or unintentionally

Transitive: to ground a vessel
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The inexperienced navigator mistakenly grounded the ship by taking it into shallower waters than the draft allowed.
11

to crush or pulverize something into fine particles using a tool like a mortar, grinder, or mill

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She ground the coffee beans into powder for the French press.
ground
01

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

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The recipe calls for two tablespoons of ground coffee beans.
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