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- English Word Ground Definition To connect with the ground so as to make the earth a part of an electrical circuit.
- English Word Ground Definition To cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching (see Ground, n., 5); or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament.
- English Word Ground Definition To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed; as, the ship grounded on the bar.
- English Word Ground Definition imp. & p. p. of Grind.
- English Word Groundage Definition A local tax paid by a ship for the ground or space it occupies while in port.
- English Word Grounded Definition of Ground
- English Word Groundedly Definition In a grounded or firmly established manner.
- English Word Grounden Definition p. p. of Grind.
- English Word Grounding Definition of Ground
- English Word Grounding Definition The act, method, or process of laying a groundwork or foundation; hence, elementary instruction; the act or process of applying a ground, as of color, to wall paper, cotton cloth, etc.; a basis.
- English Word Groundless Definition Without ground or foundation; wanting cause or reason for support; not authorized; false; as, groundless fear; a groundless report or assertion.
- English Word Groundling Definition A fish that keeps at the bottom of the water, as the loach.
- English Word Groundling Definition A spectator in the pit of a theater, which formerly was on the ground, and without floor or benches.
- English Word Groundly Definition Solidly; deeply; thoroughly.
- English Word Groundnut Definition The fruit of the Arachis hypogaea (native country uncertain); the peanut; the earthnut.
- English Word Groundnut Definition A leguminous, twining plant (Apios tuberosa), producing clusters of dark purple flowers and having a root tuberous and pleasant to the taste.
- English Word Groundnut Definition The dwarf ginseng (Aralia trifolia).
- English Word Groundnut Definition A European plant of the genus Bunium (B. flexuosum), having an edible root of a globular shape and sweet, aromatic taste; -- called also earthnut, earth chestnut, hawknut, and pignut.
- English Word Groundsel Definition An annual composite plant (Senecio vulgaris), one of the most common and widely distributed weeds on the globe.
- English Word Groundsel Definition Alt. of Groundsill