“ground” in French

Meaning in English

1. (noun) the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface 2. (noun) (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting 3. (noun) a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) 4. (noun) the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground 5. (noun) a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused 6. (noun) a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) 7. (noun) a rational motive for a belief or action 8. (noun) the solid part of the earth's surface 9. (noun) material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) 10. (noun) a relation that provides the foundation for something 11. (noun) the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface 12. (verb) use as a basis for; found on 13. (verb) instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject 14. (verb) place or put on the ground 15. (verb) confine or restrict to the ground 16. (verb) connect to a ground 17. (verb) cover with a primer; apply a primer to 18. (verb) fix firmly and stably 19. (verb) (baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field. 20. (verb) throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage 21. (verb) hit or reach the ground 22. (verb) bring to the ground

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