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Ground

ɡraʊnd

Ground definitions
noun
ground grounds
  1. the solid surface of the earth

    "he lay on the ground"

    floor earth terra firma
    • a limited extent of the earth's surface; land

      "an adjoining area of ground had been purchased"

    • land of a specified kind

      "my feet squelched over marshy ground"

    • relating to actions or activities taking place on the ground rather than the air

      "the airline's ground staff"

    • living or growing on or close to the ground

      "ground flora"

  2. an area of land or sea used for a specified purpose

    "shore dumping can pollute fishing grounds"

    • an area of enclosed land surrounding a large house or other building

      "the house stands in seven acres of grounds"

    • an area of land, often with associated buildings, used for a particular sport

      "a football ground"

  3. an area of knowledge or subject of discussion or thought

    "third-year courses cover less ground and go into more depth"

  4. factors forming a basis for action or the justification for a belief

    "there are some grounds for optimism"

    reason cause basis base foundation justification rationale argument premise occasion factor excuse pretext motive motivation inducement
  5. a prepared surface to which paint is applied
    • a substance used to prepare a surface for painting
    • (in embroidery or ceramics) a plain surface to which decoration is applied
    • a piece of wood fixed to a wall as a base for boards, plaster, or joinery
  6. solid particles, especially of coffee, which form a residue; sediment

    "machines which presoak the coffee grounds produce a superior cup of coffee"

    sediment precipitate settlings dregs lees deposit residue sludge
  7. electrical connection to the earth
verb
ground grounded grounding grounds
  1. prohibit or prevent (a pilot or an aircraft) from flying

    "a bitter wind blew from the north-east and the bombers were grounded"

    prevent from flying keep on the ground
    • (of a parent) refuse to allow (a child) to go out socially as a punishment

      "he was grounded for hitting her on the head"

  2. (with reference to a ship) run or go aground

    "rather than be blown up, Muller grounded his ship on a coral reef"

    run aground become stranded run ashore beach become beached land be high and dry
  3. give (something abstract) a firm theoretical or practical basis

    "the study of history must be grounded in a thorough knowledge of the past"

    base found establish set settle root build construct form
    • instruct (someone) thoroughly in a subject

      "Eva's governess grounded her in Latin and Greek"

  4. place (something) on the ground or touch the ground with (something)

    "he was penalized two strokes for grounding his club in a bunker"

  5. connect (an electrical device) with the ground
  6. (of a batter) hit a pitched ball so that it bounces on the ground

    "he grounded to second"

    • (of a batter) be put out by hitting a ball on the ground to a fielder who throws it to or touches first base before the batter touches that base

      "he grounded out to shortstop"