| ground | the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface |
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| ground | (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting |
| ground | a connection between an electrical device and the earth (which is a zero voltage) |
| ground | a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused |
| ground | the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground |
| ground | a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) |
| ground | a rational motive for a belief or action |
| ground | the solid part of the earth's surface |
| ground | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) |
| ground | a relation that provides the foundation for something |
| ground | the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface |
| ground | use as a basis for |