material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
the solid part of the earth's surface
“he dropped the logs on the ground”
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
“they gained ground step by step”
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
confine or restrict to the ground
“After the accident, they grounded the plane and the pilot”
connect to a ground
“ground the electrical connections for safety reasons”
hit a groundball
“he grounded to the second baseman”
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
“he posed her against a background of rolling hills”