Definitions for the word "ground" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. imp. & p. p.
of Grind
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
The surface of the earth; the outer crust of the globe, or some indefinite portion of it.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A floor or pavement supposed to rest upon the earth.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Any definite portion of the earth's surface; region; territory; country. Hence: A territory appropriated to, or resorted to, for a particular purpose; the field or place of action; as, a hunting or fishing ground; a play ground.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
Land; estate; possession; field; esp. (pl.), the gardens, lawns, fields, etc., belonging to a homestead; as, the grounds of the estate are well kept.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
The basis on which anything rests; foundation. Hence: The foundation of knowledge, belief, or conviction; a premise, reason, or datum; ultimate or first principle; cause of existence or occurrence; originating force or agency; as, the ground of my hope.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
In sculpture, a flat surface upon which figures are raised in relief.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
In point lace, the net of small meshes upon which the embroidered pattern is applied; as, Brussels ground. See Brussels lace, under Brussels.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
A gummy composition spread over the surface of a metal to be etched, to prevent the acid from eating except where an opening is made by the needle.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. n.
One of the pieces of wood, flush with the plastering, to which moldings, etc., are attached; -- usually in the plural.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
A composition in which the bass, consisting of a few bars of independent notes, is continually repeated to a varying melody.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. n.
The tune on which descants are raised; the plain song.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. n.
A conducting connection with the earth, whereby the earth is made part of an electrical circuit.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. n.
Sediment at the bottom of liquors or liquids; dregs; lees; feces; as, coffee grounds.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
16. n.
The pit of a theater.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
17. v. t.
To lay, set, or run, on the ground.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
18. v. t.
To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
19. v. t.
To instruct in elements or first principles.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
20. v. t.
To connect with the ground so as to make the earth a part of an electrical circuit.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
21. v. t.
To cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching (see Ground, n., 5); or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
22. v. i.
To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed; as, the ship grounded on the bar.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
23.
imp. & p. p. of Grind.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
24. n.
1 a surface of the earth, esp. As contrasted with the air around it. B part of this specified in some way (low ground). 2 a position, area, or distance on the earth''s surface. B extent of a subject dealt with (the book covers a lot of ground). 3 (often in pl.) Reason, justification. 4 area of a special kind or use (often in comb.: cricket-ground; fishing-grounds). 5 (in pl.) Enclosed land attached to a house etc. 6 area or basis for agreement etc. (common ground). 7 (in painting etc.) The surface giving the predominant colour. 8 (in pl.) Solid particles, esp. Of coffee, forming a residue. 9 us electr. = *earth n. 4. 10 bottom of the sea. 11 floor of a room etc. 12 (in full ground bass) mus. Short theme in the bass constantly repeated with the upper parts of the music varied. 13 (attrib.) (of animals) living on or in the ground; (of plants) dwarfish or trailing. v. 1 refuse authority for (a pilot or an aircraft) to fly. 2 a run (a ship) aground; strand. B (of a ship) run aground. 3 (foll. By in) instruct thoroughly (in a subject). 4 (often as grounded adj.) (foll. By on) base (a principle, conclusion, etc.) On. 5 us electr. = *earth v. break new (or fresh) ground treat a subject previously not dealt with. Get off the ground colloq. Make a successful start. Give (or lose) ground retreat, decline. Go to ground 1 (of a fox etc.) Enter its earth etc. 2 (of a person) become inaccessible for a prolonged period. Hold one''s ground not retreat. On the grounds of because of. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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