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- grass court/ˈɡrɑːs ˌkɔːt/A tennis court with a playing surface made of grass.nounC1
- grass family/ɡrɑːs ˈfæm.əl.i/A large family of flowering plants (Poaceae) including grasses, cereals, reeds, and bamboos, characterized by jointed stems, narrow leaves, and seed-like grain fruits.nounC1
- grass finch/ɡrɑːs fɪntʃ/A common name for several small songbird species, typically those in the family Estrildidae, known for feeding on grass seeds and nesting in grasslands.nounC2
- grass hockey/ɡrɑːs ˈhɒki/A team sport played on a grass field where players use curved sticks to hit a small, hard ball into the opponent's goal.nounLow
- grass moth/ɡrɑːs mɒθ/A small, often dull-colored moth whose larvae feed on grasses.nounLow
- grass parakeet/ˈɡrɑːs ˈpærəkiːt/Any of several small, brightly coloured, long-tailed parrots native to Australia and neighbouring regions, often found in grasslands.nounLow
- grass pink/ˈɡrɑːs ˌpɪŋk/The common name for a perennial flowering plant (Dianthus plumarius) native to Europe, with fragrant pink flowers and grass-like foliage.nounLow
- grass roots/ˌɡrɑːs ˈruːts/The most basic level of an organization or community; the ordinary people, as opposed to the leadership or elite.plural-nounMedium-high (frequent in political, social, and organizational contexts)
- grass rug/ɡrɑːs rʌɡ/A small, portable mat or piece of artificial turf placed on the ground, typically for decorative or temporary ground cover.nounLow
- grass sack/ɡrɑːs sæk/A large sack, traditionally made of coarse material such as burlap or hessian, used for storing or transporting bulk materials like grain, potatoes, or animal feed.nounC1
- grass shears/ɡrɑːs ʃɪəz/A hand tool, typically with two long handles and opposing blades, used for cutting grass, trimming edges, or pruning small plants.plural-nounC1
- grass skiing/ˈɡrɑːs ˌskiːɪŋ/A summer training or recreational activity using skis or ski-like equipment on grassy slopes.nounLow (Specialist)
- grass snake/ˈɡrɑːs sneɪk/A common, non-venomous snake, often found near water, with a green or grey body and a distinctive yellow collar.nounB1
- grass snipe/ɡrɑːs snaɪp/An informal term for a common, often small, brown songbird found in grassy areas; specifically used in some regions for the Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) or similar species.nounLow (Obsolete/Regional/Dialectal)
- grass sorghum/ˈɡrɑːs ˈsɔːɡəm/Any of various sorghum plants cultivated primarily for forage or grazing, characterized by their grass-like growth form and high biomass production.nounLow
- grass sponge/ˈɡrɑːs ˌspʌndʒ/A marine sponge (animal of the phylum Porifera) that grows in or is associated with seagrass beds.nounVery low
- grass style/ˈɡrɑːs ˌstaɪl/A term from Pokémon video games referring to the Grass-type category of Pokémon, characterized by plant-based abilities and weaknesses.nounLow
- grass tree/ˈɡrɑːs ˌtriː/A plant native to Australia, characterized by a tuft of grass-like leaves atop a woody trunk, or a palm-like tree with a similar appearance.nounC1/C2
- grass up/ɡrɑːs ʌp/To inform on or betray someone, especially to an authority figure, about their wrongdoing.verbLow
- grass widow/ˌɡrɑːs ˈwɪdəʊ/A woman whose husband is temporarily away from home.nounLow (archaic/historical)
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