noun an area of land or sea used for a specified purpose
verb past tense of grind, crush, or reduce to powder or small particles
Ground is the surface on which a building or structure is built. It may also refer to the process of leveling or preparing the surface for construction.
In sports such as soccer or football, the ground is the playing surface where the game is conducted. It can also refer to a team's home field advantage.
Ground refers to the solid surface of the Earth, including soil, rocks, and minerals.
Ground can refer to the surface of an airport or airfield where aircraft land, take off, and taxi.
Ground can refer to the soil or earth in which plants grow, providing nutrients and support for their roots.
The ground is the reference point for measuring the potential energy of an object. It is also the point of zero electrical potential in a system.
Ground is a common reference point in electrical circuits, providing a return path for current flow and serving as a safety measure.
Ground can be used in a metaphorical sense to refer to the foundation or basis of a story or argument.
In psychology, 'ground' can refer to the underlying emotional or psychological factors that influence a person's behavior.
Architects use 'ground' to refer to the physical site or land on which a building will be constructed.
Electricians use 'ground' to refer to a system of wires that safely diverts excess electrical current away from a circuit.
Chefs may refer to 'ground' as a type of spice or seasoning, such as ground pepper or ground cinnamon.
Geologists use 'ground' to refer to the solid surface of the earth or a specific geological formation.
Pilots use 'ground' to refer to the surface of the earth when communicating with air traffic control or planning takeoff and landing procedures.
Botanists may refer to 'ground' as the soil or earth in which plants grow, or as a term to describe plants that grow close to the earth.
Mechanics use 'ground' to refer to the negative terminal of a vehicle's electrical system, which is connected to the chassis of the vehicle for safety.
Lawyers may use 'ground' in legal contexts to refer to the basis or foundation of an argument or legal claim.