ground

pluralgrounds

conjugation grounding - grounded - grounded

noun: the solid surface of the earth
- The children sat on the ground for their picnic.
noun: an area of land designated for a particular purpose
- The school children gathered on the playground.
noun: the basis or foundation for something, such as an argument or belief
- Her research provided solid ground for her theory.
verb: to prevent an aircraft or pilot from flying
- The storm grounded all flights for 12 hours.
verb: to connect an electrical device to the earth to dissipate excess charge
- The electrician grounded the outlet for safety.
verb: to crush something into small particles or powder
- The mortar and pestle were used to grind the herbs into a paste.
adjective: made into small particles or powder
- We bought a pound of ground beef to make homemade burgers.