Definition of ground

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Ground (n.) In sculpture, a flat surface upon which figures are raised in relief..

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Root :: Root (n.) The descending, and commonly branching, axis of a plant, increasing in length by growth at its extremity only, not divided into joints, leafless and without buds, and having for its offices to fix the plant in the earth, to supply it with moisture and soluble matters, and sometimes to serve as a reservoir of nutriment for future growth. A true root, however, may never reach the ground, but may be attached to a wall, etc., as in the ivy, or may hang loosely in the air, as in some epiphy
Cellar :: Cellar (n.) A room or rooms under a building, and usually below the surface of the ground, where provisions and other stores are kept..
Superfine :: Superficies (n.) A real right consisting of a grant by a landed proprietor of a piece of ground, bearing a strong resemblance to the long building leases granted by landholders in England, in consideration of a rent, and under reservation of the ownership of the soil..
Ranter :: Ranter (n.) One of the Primitive Methodists, who seceded from the Wesleyan Methodists on the ground of their deficiency in fervor and zeal; -- so called in contempt..
Expectation :: Expectation (n.) The prospect of the future; grounds upon which something excellent is expected to happen; prospect of anything good to come, esp. of property or rank..
Even :: Even (a.) Level, smooth, or equal in surface; not rough; free from irregularities; hence uniform in rate of motion of action; as, even ground; an even speed; an even course of conduct..
Bed :: Bed (n.) A plat or level piece of ground in a garden, usually a little raised above the adjoining ground..
Bilge :: Bilge (n.) That part of a ship's hull or bottom which is broadest and most nearly flat, and on which she would rest if aground..
Slump :: Slump (v. i.) To fall or sink suddenly through or in, when walking on a surface, as on thawing snow or ice, partly frozen ground, a bog, etc., not strong enough to bear the person..
Water Furrow :: Water furrow () A deep furrow for conducting water from the ground, and keeping the surface soil dry..
Horse-chestnut :: Horse-chestnut (n.) The large nutlike seed of a species of Aesculus (Ae. Hippocastanum), formerly ground, and fed to horses, whence the name..
Footing :: Footing (n.) Ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
Deterration :: Deterration (n.) The uncovering of anything buried or covered with earth; a taking out of the earth or ground.
Brindled :: Brindled (a.) Having dark streaks or spots on a gray or tawny ground; brinded.
Hippocrene :: Hippocrene (n.) A fountain on Mount Helicon in Boeotia, fabled to have burst forth when the ground was struck by the hoof of Pegasus. Also, its waters, which were supposed to impart poetic inspiration..
Cat :: Cat (n.) A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.), having six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position in is placed..
Ocelot :: Ocelot (n.) An American feline carnivore (Felis pardalis). It ranges from the Southwestern United States to Patagonia. It is covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches, which are variously arranged. The ground color varies from reddish gray to tawny yellow..
Seashore :: Seashore (n.) All the ground between the ordinary highwater and low-water marks.
Discursive :: Discursive (a.) Reasoning; proceeding from one ground to another, as in reasoning; argumentative..
Earth :: Earth (n.) A hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, the earth of a fox..
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