Clues for the word "GROUND"

We've had 36 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 45 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Quick crossword on February 28, 2025.

Definition of ground

imp. & p. p. - of Grind
n. - The surface of the earth; the outer crust of the globe, or some indefinite portion of it.
n. - A floor or pavement supposed to rest upon the earth.
n. - Any definite portion of the earth's surface; region; territory; country. Hence: A territory appropriated to, or resorted to, for a particular purpose; the field or place of action; as, a hunting or fishing ground; a play ground.
n. - Land; estate; possession; field; esp. (pl.), the gardens, lawns, fields, etc., belonging to a homestead; as, the grounds of the estate are well kept.
n. - The basis on which anything rests; foundation. Hence: The foundation of knowledge, belief, or conviction; a premise, reason, or datum; ultimate or first principle; cause of existence or occurrence; originating force or agency; as, the ground of my hope.
n. - That surface upon which the figures of a composition are set, and which relieves them by its plainness, being either of one tint or of tints but slightly contrasted with one another; as, crimson Bowers on a white ground.
n. - In sculpture, a flat surface upon which figures are raised in relief.
n. - In point lace, the net of small meshes upon which the embroidered pattern is applied; as, Brussels ground. See Brussels lace, under Brussels.
n. - A gummy composition spread over the surface of a metal to be etched, to prevent the acid from eating except where an opening is made by the needle.
n. - One of the pieces of wood, flush with the plastering, to which moldings, etc., are attached; -- usually in the plural.
n. - A composition in which the bass, consisting of a few bars of independent notes, is continually repeated to a varying melody.
n. - The tune on which descants are raised; the plain song.
n. - A conducting connection with the earth, whereby the earth is made part of an electrical circuit.
n. - Sediment at the bottom of liquors or liquids; dregs; lees; feces; as, coffee grounds.
n. - The pit of a theater.
v. t. - To lay, set, or run, on the ground.
v. t. - To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.
v. t. - To instruct in elements or first principles.
v. t. - To connect with the ground so as to make the earth a part of an electrical circuit.
v. t. - To cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching (see Ground, n., 5); or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament.
v. i. - To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed; as, the ship grounded on the bar.
- imp. & p. p. of Grind.

Referring Clues

Last Seen In

Evening Standard Quick - February 28, 2025
Daily Cryptic - September 28, 2024
Daily Cryptic - April 28, 2024
King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 27, 2023
King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - June 26, 2023
Daily Cryptic - September 28, 2022
Evening Standard Easy - July 28, 2022
Guardian Quick - April 17, 2017
Pat Sajack's Code Letter - February 17, 2017
Guardian Prize - September 26, 2015
Guardian Quick - September 15, 2015
Guardian Cryptic - October 23, 2014
New York Times - April 06, 2014
Guardian Cryptic - October 09, 2013
Netword - March 09, 2012
Guardian Cryptic - July 19, 2011
Guardian Cryptic - May 10, 2011
King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 11, 2011
King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - February 02, 2011
Netword - January 30, 2011
Guardian Cryptic - August 10, 2010
New York Times - July 01, 2010
Guardian Quick - June 16, 2010
Guardian Cryptic - April 20, 2010
I Swear Crossword - January 15, 2010
Universal - September 16, 2008
Guardian Speedy - August 24, 2008
Washington Post - August 13, 2008
King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - June 22, 2008
Netword - March 15, 2008
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