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grounding
adjectivenounB2
/ˈɡraʊn.dɪŋ/The act or process of establishing a foundation, basis, or connection to reality, facts, or principles.
groundkeeper
nounLow to Medium
/ˈɡraʊndˌkiːpə/A person employed to maintain the playing surface and grounds of a sports field, especially a golf course or a park.
groundling
nounLow
/ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ/A person of ordinary or low tastes; an uncultivated person; historically, a spectator standing in the pit of a theatre.
groundmass
nounLow/Very Low
/ˈɡraʊndmæs/The fine-grained, crystalline or glassy base material of a rock in which larger crystals or grains (phenocrysts) are embedded.
groundnut
nounIntermediate (B1-B2). Common in agricultural, botanical, and food contexts; less common in general everyday conversation where 'peanut' is preferred.
/ˈɡraʊndnʌt/The edible seed of a leguminous plant, typically roasted or boiled, also known as a peanut.
groundnut oil
nounC1
/ˈɡraʊndnʌt ɔɪl/An edible vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the peanut plant (Arachis hypogaea).
groundout
nounC2
/ˈɡraʊnd.aʊt/In baseball/softball, a batted ball that is turned into an out by a fielder throwing the ball to first base before the batter arrives.
groundplot
nounLow (Technical/Historical)
/ˈɡraʊndplɒt/A measured plot or area of land, especially one marked out for a specific purpose such as building, gardening, or archaeological investigation.
groundsel
nounlow
/ˈɡraʊn(d)səl/A common annual weed with small yellow flowers, of the daisy family.
groundsel tree
nounLow (specialist/botanical)
/ˈɡraʊnds(ə)l triː/A shrub or small tree (genus Baccharis), often found in coastal areas or salt marshes, characterized by small white flower clusters.
groundshare
nounverbC1
/ˈɡraʊndʃeə/An arrangement where two or more sports teams use the same stadium or ground for their home matches.
groundsheet
nounC1
/ˈɡraʊndʃiːt/A waterproof sheet placed on the ground inside a tent to protect against moisture.
groundside
nounLow
/ˈɡraʊndsaɪd/Referring to the area or operations located on the ground, typically in contrast to 'airside' (the secure area of an airport) or more broadly, the area accessible to the general public.
groundsill
nounVery Low
/ˈɡraʊnd.sɪl/The horizontal timber or stone at the bottom of a wall or door frame, resting directly on the foundation.
groundskeeper
nounC1
/ˈɡraʊndzˌkiːpə/A person employed to maintain the grounds of a property, especially sports fields, parks, or large estates.
groundsman
nounB2
/ˈɡraʊndzmən/A person employed to maintain a sports field, park, or the grounds of a large estate or institution.
groundspeed
nounLow
/ˈɡraʊndspiːd/The speed of an aircraft relative to the ground.
groundswell
nounC1
/ˈɡraʊndswel/A sudden, strong, and widespread growth of a public opinion, feeling, or movement.
groundwater
nounC1
/ˈɡraʊndˌwɔːtə/Water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock.
groundwood
nounC2
/ˈɡraʊndwʊd/Wood pulp produced by mechanically grinding logs against a revolving stone, used primarily in making lower-grade paper products like newsprint.

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