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British pronunciation
/ɡraʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "ground"

Ground
01

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

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After the rain, the ground became muddy and slippery.
The child drew pictures in the sand on the beach ground.
02

a designated area for sports or games

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The football ground was packed with enthusiastic fans.
They booked the cricket ground for the tournament next week.
03

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

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

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a rational motive for a belief or action

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.
They set up tents on the festival ground.
to ground
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(of a vessel) to come into contact with the seabed, usually in shallow water

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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.
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.
The mentor grounded the new developers in the basics of programming languages and algorithms.
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.
Before starting the campfire, the outdoor enthusiast meticulously grounded the firewood in a safe and strategic arrangement.
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.
The airline chose to ground the experienced pilot temporarily.
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.
The policy decision was grounded in economic 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.
It's essential to ground electronic equipment to prevent static electricity buildup.
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.
To create fine details in the print, the printmaker carefully grounded the plate.
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
The batter swung late and grounded to the shortstop.
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.
As the defenders closed in, the quarterback quickly made the decision to ground the football.
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.
To avoid collision with another vessel, the captain made a maneuver that grounded the ship on a sandbank.
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.
The pharmacist ground the dried herbs into a fine dust for the remedy.
ground
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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.
He sprinkled ground pepper over the dish to enhance the flavor.
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