Ground (noun)
definition:
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
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PrimingGround (noun)
definition:
a wall or canvas prepared to be painted on
example:
"I was ready to begin painting the ground I had setup earlier."
Ground (noun)
definition:
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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EarthGround (noun)
definition:
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
Ground (noun)
definition:
the part of a scene or picture that lies behind objects in the foreground
example:
"The artist posed the model against a background of rolling hills."
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BackgroundGround (noun)
definition:
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
example:
"they gained ground step by step"
Ground (noun)
definition:
a rational motive for a belief or action
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ReasonGround (noun)
definition:
the solid part of the earth's surface
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LandGround (noun)
definition:
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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LandGround (noun)
definition:
a relation that provides the foundation for something
Ground (noun)
definition:
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
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EarthGround (verb)
definition:
use as a basis for
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BaseGround (verb)
definition:
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
Ground (verb)
definition:
connect to a ground
example:
"ground the electrical connections for safety reasons"
Ground (verb)
definition:
fix firmly and stably
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AnchorGround (verb)
definition:
cover with a primer
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UndercoatGround (verb)
definition:
hit onto the ground
Ground (verb)
definition:
hit a groundball
example:
"The batter grounded to second base."
Ground (verb)
definition:
throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
Ground (verb)
definition:
place or put on the ground
Ground (verb)
definition:
confine or restrict to the ground
example:
"After the accident, they grounded the plane and the pilot"
Ground (verb)
definition:
hit or reach the ground
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Run AgroundGround (verb)
definition:
bring to the ground
example:
"the storm grounded the ship"
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Strand