adj.
1.broken or pounded into small fragments ground n.
1.the solid part of the earth's surface
2.a rational motive for a belief or action
3.the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
4.a relation that provides the foundation for something
5.a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
6.the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
7.material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
8.a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
9.a connection between an electrical device and the earth (which is a zero voltage) 10.(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting 11.the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface ground v.
1.fix firmly and stably
2.confine or restrict to the ground
3.place or put on the ground
4.instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
5.bring to the ground
6.hit or reach the ground
7.throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
8.hit a groundball
9.hit onto the ground 10.cover with a primer 11.connect to a ground 12.use as a basis for
Idiom of the Day
be the death of (someone)
to be the ruin or downfall or death of someone (often used for some kind of problem)
The woman said that her young son's bad behavior would be the death of her.
