grounds 7 1 noun n noun • your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
• the enclosed land around a house or other building
• a tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.)
• a justification for something existing or happening
• dregs consisting of solid particles (especially of coffee) that form a residue
zounds 6 1 interjection • (minced oath) Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etc.
bounds 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
mounds 6 1 noun n noun • (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
• a small natural hill
• a collection of objects laid on top of each other
• structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
• the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
verb • form into a rounded elevation
pounds 6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun • United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972)
• 16 ounces avoirdupois
• the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy
• the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters
• formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents
• a nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec
• a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain)
• a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs
• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
verb • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
• strike or drive against with a heavy impact
• move heavily or clumsily
• move rhythmically
• partition off into compartments
• shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits
• place or shut up in a pound
• break down and crush by beating, as with a pestle
rounds 6 1 noun n adjective • having the shape or form of a circle
noun • a charge of ammunition for a single shot
• an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
• a regular route for a sentry or policeman
• (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)
• the activity of playing 18 holes of golf
• the usual activities in your day
• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
• the course along which communications spread
• a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)
• a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time
• an outburst of applause
• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
• any circular or rotating mechanism
adverb • from beginning to end; throughout
adjective satellite • (of sounds) full and rich
• (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
verb • wind around; move along a circular course
• make round
• pronounce with rounded lips
• attack in speech or writing
• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
• express as a round number
• become round, plump, or shapely
sounds 6 1 verb, noun v, n adjective • financially secure and safe
• in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
noun • the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
• the subjective sensation of hearing something
• mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
• the sudden occurrence of an audible event
• the audible part of a transmitted signal
• (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
• a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
• a large ocean inlet or deep bay
adjective satellite • exercising or showing good judgment
• in excellent physical condition
• logically valid
• having legal efficacy or force
• vigorous or severe
• free from moral defect
• (of sleep) deep and complete
• complete; thorough
verb • appear in a certain way
• make a certain noise or sound
• give off a certain sound or sounds
• announce by means of a sound
• utter with vibrating vocal chords
• cause to sound
• measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
expounds 8 2 verb v verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
• state
surrounds 9 2 verb v noun • the area in which something exists or lives
verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
• envelop completely
• surround so as to force to give up
• surround with a wall in order to fortify
abounds 7 2 verb v verb • be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
• be in a state of movement or action
astounds 8 2 verb, adverb v, adv verb • affect with wonder
backgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
• the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
• information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
• extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured
• relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation
• the state of the environment in which a situation exists
• (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
• scenery hung at back of stage
verb • understate the importance or quality of
confounds 9 2 verb v verb • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
• mistake one thing for another
fairgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
impounds 8 2 verb v verb • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
• place or shut up in a pound
compounds 9 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n adjective • composed of more than one part
noun • a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
• (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
• an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
• a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
adjective satellite • consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
• composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
verb • make more intense, stronger, or more marked
• put or add together
• calculate principal and interest
• create by mixing or combining
• combine so as to form a whole; mix
campgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
playgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • an area where many people go for recreation, holidays or other purposes
• yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play
rebounds 8 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a movement back from an impact
• a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration
• the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
verb • spring back; spring away from an impact
• return to a former condition
turnarounds 11 3 noun n noun • time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip
• a decision to reverse an earlier decision
• an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around
• act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip
• turning in the opposite direction
greyhounds 10 2 noun n noun • a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
founds 6 1 verb v adjective • come upon unexpectedly or after searching
noun • food and lodging provided in addition to money
verb • set up or found
• set up or lay the groundwork for
• use as a basis for; found on
stounds 7 1
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swounds 7 1 verb v
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foregrounds 11 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the part of a scene that is near the viewer
• (computer science) a window for an active application
verb • move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
inbounds 8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • (logistics) An inbound shipment.
verb • To pass a ball inbounds
adjective • Within bounds
adverb • Into the inbounds area
refounds 8 2 verb • To found again; to reestablish.
• To found or cast anew.
wounds 6 1 noun n noun • an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
• a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
• a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
• the act of inflicting a wound
adjective satellite • put in a coil
verb • cause injuries or bodily harm to
• hurt the feelings of
cofounds 8 2 verb v verb • To found at the same time as another.
• To found with one or more other people.
dumbfounds 10 2 verb v verb • To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.
dumfounds 9 2 verb v verb • To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.
geepounds 9 2
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hardbounds 10 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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missounds 9 2 verb v
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outrebounds 11 3 verb • To get more rebounds than
paperbounds 11 3
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profounds 9 2
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propounds 9 2 verb v verb • put forward, as of an idea
redounds 8 2 verb v verb • return or recoil
• contribute
• have an effect for good or ill
resounds 8 2 verb v verb • ring or echo with sound
• emit a noise
runarounds 10 3 noun n noun • An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
• A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.
• A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.
• A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone.
runrounds 9 2 verb v
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semirounds 10 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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softbounds 10 2 noun n
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superabounds 12 4 verb • To abound very much; to be superabundant.
ultrasounds 11 3 noun n noun • very high frequency sound; used in ultrasonography
• using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs
undergrounds 12 3 noun n noun • An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.
• A train that runs on such an underground railway.
• A rapid transit system, regardless of the elevation of its right of way.
• An underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US).
• An underground route for pipes, sewers, etc.
• Regions beneath the surface of the earth, both natural (eg. caves) and man-made (eg. mines).
• (with definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention.
• (with definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.
verb • To route electricity distribution cables underground
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