What is the dictionary definition of ground?
(Entry 1 of 4) 1a : the surface of a planet (such as the earth or Mars) b : an area used for a particular purpose the parade ground fishing grounds. c grounds plural : the area around and belonging to a house or other building. d : an area of knowledge or special interest covered a lot of ground in his lecture.
What do you mean by soiling?
1 : to stain or defile morally : corrupt. 2 : to make unclean especially superficially : dirty. 3 : to blacken or taint (something, such as a person’s reputation) by word or deed.
What is the synonym of ground?
earth, soil, topsoil, dirt, clay, loam, turf, clod, mould, sod, dust. land, terrain.
What does not grounds mean?
grounds (rather formal) a good or true reason for saying, doing or believing something: You have no grounds for complaint.
What is the sentence of ground?
(1) The sun dries the moisture on the ground. (2) The ground was soggy from the rain. (3) The bomb blew a huge hole in the ground. (4) There was a lot of mud on the ground.
What does soiling yourself mean?
(euphemistic) To lose control of one’s bowels and accidentally defecate on oneself.
What does soiling the bed mean?
to make something dirty, especially with solid waste: soiled nappies/underwear/sheets.
What is grounded person?
: mentally and emotionally stable : admirably sensible, realistic, and unpretentious remains grounded despite all the praise and attention — see also ground entry 2.
What is the adjective of ground?
adjective. /ɡraʊnd/ [only before noun] (of food) cut, chopped, or crushed into very small pieces or powder ground coffee ground beef see hamburger.
What does on these grounds mean?
Definition of on the grounds that : for the reason that : because Many critics have objected to the proposal on the grounds that it would be too costly.
How do you use on the grounds?
It was refused on the grounds that it was overlarge and out of keeping with the area. He refused to sign papers certifying that he understood the charges against him, on the grounds that his attorney was not present. The plaintiffs attacked this plea on the grounds that it offended against the repetition rule.