the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife
the solid part of the earth's surface
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
connect to the earth
hide in the earth like a hunted animal
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)
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 part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
a rational motive for a belief or action
hit or reach the ground
a relation that provides the foundation for something
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
fix firmly and stably
use as a basis for; found on
bring to the ground
the solid part of the earth's surface
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
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)
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
confine or restrict to the ground
connect to a ground
hit a groundball
hit onto the ground
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
place or put on the ground
throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
