Definitions For Ground

The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
A connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
A relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
The part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
A position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
A rational motive for a belief or action
The solid part of the earth's surface
Material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
A relation that provides the foundation for something
The loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
The surface of the earth
The soil that is on or under the surface of the earth
An area of land

Use as a basis for; found on
Instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
Connect to a ground
Fix firmly and stably
Cover with a primer; apply a primer to
Hit onto the ground
Hit a groundball
Throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
Place or put on the ground
Confine or restrict to the ground
Hit or reach the ground
Bring to the ground
To provide a basis or reason for (something)
To cause a ship or boat to hit the ground below the water so that it cannot move
To prevent (an aircraft or a pilot) from flying