In point lace, the net of small meshes upon which the
embroidered pattern is applied; as, Brussels ground. See Brussels lace,
under Brussels.

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.

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.

In sculpture, a flat surface upon which figures are raised
in relief.

Land; estate; possession; field; esp. (pl.), the gardens,
lawns, fields, etc., belonging to a homestead; as, the grounds of the
estate are well kept.

A floor or pavement supposed to rest upon the earth.

of Grind

i. toprak, yer, zemin, meydan, saha. I fell to the ground. (Yere düştüm.) ground floor zemin kat

The surface of the earth; the outer crust of the globe, or
some indefinite portion of it.

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.