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ground
ɡraʊnd 
Meanings
noun
- the solid surface of the earth.E.g. he lay on the ground
- an area of land or sea used for a specified purpose.E.g. shore dumping can pollute fishing grounds
- an area of knowledge or subject of discussion or thought.E.g. third-year courses cover less ground and go into more depth
- factors forming a basis for action or the justification for a belief.E.g. there are some grounds for optimism
- a prepared surface to which paint is applied.
- solid particles, especially of coffee, which form a residue; sediment.E.g. machines which presoak the coffee grounds produce a superior cup of coffee
- electrical connection to the earth.
- short for ground bass.
verb
- prohibit or prevent (a pilot or an aircraft) from flying.E.g. a bitter wind blew from the north-east and the bombers were grounded
- (with reference to a ship) run or go aground.E.g. rather than be blown up, Muller grounded his ship on a coral reef
- give (something abstract) a firm theoretical or practical basis.E.g. the study of history must be grounded in a thorough knowledge of the past
- place (something) on the ground or touch the ground with (something).E.g. he was penalized two strokes for grounding his club in a bunker
- connect (an electrical device) with the ground.
- (of a batter) hit a pitched ball so that it bounces on the ground.E.g. he grounded to second
verb
- past and past participle of grind.
adjective
- reduced to fine particles by crushing or mincing.E.g. ground cumin
grind
ɡrʌɪnd
Meanings
verb
- reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it.E.g. grind some black pepper over the salad
- rub or cause to rub together gratingly.E.g. mountain ranges developed along fault lines where tectonic plates ground against one another
- (of a dancer) gyrate the hips erotically.E.g. there were sweaty bodies everywhere bumping and grinding to the music
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