Definition of ground

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Ground (n.) That surface upon which the figures of a composition are set, and which relieves them by its plainness, being either of one tint or of tints but slightly contrasted with one another; as, crimson Bowers on a white ground..

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Undulating :: Undulating (a.) Rising and falling like waves; resembling wave form or motion; undulatory; rolling; wavy; as, an undulating medium; undulating ground..
Earthnut :: Earthnut (n.) A name given to various roots, tubers, or pods grown under or on the ground.
Ground :: Ground () imp. & p. p. of Grind.
Course :: Course (n.) The ground or path traversed; track; way.
Subworker :: Subway (n.) An underground way or gallery; especially, a passage under a street, in which water mains, gas mains, telegraph wires, etc., are conducted..
Burying Place :: Burying place () The ground or place for burying the dead; burial place.
Twaite :: Twaite (n.) A piece of cleared ground. See Thwaite.
Solanaceous :: Solanaceous (a.) Of or pertaining to plants of the natural order Solanaceae, of which the nightshade (Solanum) is the type. The order includes also the tobacco, ground cherry, tomato, eggplant, red pepper, and many more..
Strand :: Strand (v. t.) To drive on a strand; hence, to run aground; as, to strand a ship..
Parish :: Parish (n.) That circuit of ground committed to the charge of one parson or vicar, or other minister having cure of souls therein..
Sidehill :: Sidehill (n.) The side or slope of a hill; sloping ground; a descent.
Scent :: Scent (n.) Specifically, the odor left by an animal on the ground in passing over it; as, dogs find or lose the scent; hence, course of pursuit; track of discovery..
Sea Room :: Sea room () Room or space at sea for a vessel to maneuver, drive, or scud, without peril of running ashore or aground..
Credit :: Credit (n.) A ground of, or title to, belief or confidence; authority derived from character or reputation..
Slope :: Slope (v. i.) Any ground whose surface forms an angle with the plane of the horizon.
Found :: Found (v. i.) To lay the basis of; to set, or place, as on something solid, for support; to ground; to establish upon a basis, literal or figurative; to fix firmly..
Stake :: Stake (v. t.) A piece of wood, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support vines, fences, hedges, etc..
Onloft :: Onloft (adv.) Aloft; above ground.
Guipure :: Guipure (n.) A term used for lace of different kinds; most properly for a lace of large pattern and heavy material which has no ground or mesh, but has the pattern held together by connecting threads called bars or brides..
Countermine :: Countermine (n.) An underground gallery excavated to intercept and destroy the mining of an enemy.
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