ground 6 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun • the solid part of the earth's surface
• a rational motive for a belief or action
• the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
• a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
• the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
• material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
• a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
• a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
• (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
• the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
verb • fix firmly and stably
• confine or restrict to the ground
• place or put on the ground
• instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
• bring to the ground
• hit or reach the ground
• throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
• (baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
• cover with a primer; apply a primer to
• connect to a ground
• use as a basis for; found on
pound 5 1 verb, noun v, n 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
hound 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
• someone who is morally reprehensible
verb • pursue or chase relentlessly
hidebound 9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded
swound 6 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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found 5 1 verb, noun v, n 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
strikebound 11 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • closed or immobilized by a strike
around 6 2 adverb adv adverb • in the area or vicinity
• by a circular or circuitous route
• used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
• in a circle or circular motion
• (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
• in or to a reversed position or direction
• to a particular destination either specified or understood
• all around or on all sides
• in circumference
• from beginning to end; throughout
round 5 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj 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
sound 5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj 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
bound 5 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective • confined by bonds
• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form
noun • a line determining the limits of an area
• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
• the greatest possible degree of something
• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') governed by fate
• covered or wrapped with a bandage
• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'
• bound by an oath
• bound by contract
• confined in the bowels
verb • move forward by leaps and bounds
• form the boundary of; be contiguous to
• place limits on (extent or amount or access)
• spring back; spring away from an impact
frowned 7 1 verb v noun • a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
verb • look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
background 10 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
compound 8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj 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
playground 10 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
profound 8 2 adjective adj adjective • showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
adjective satellite • of the greatest intensity; complete
• far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
• coming from deep within one
• (of sleep) deep and complete
• situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
surround 8 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
underground 11 3 adjective adj noun • a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force
• an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
adverb • in or into hiding or secret operation
• beneath the surface of the earth
adjective satellite • under the level of the ground
• conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
abound 6 2 verb v verb • be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
• be in a state of movement or action
aground 7 2 verb v adjective • stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
adverb • with the bottom lodged on the ground
bloodhound 10 2 noun n noun • a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
campground 10 2 noun n noun • a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
eastbound 9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite • moving toward the east
fairground 10 2 noun n noun • an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
foreground 10 2 noun 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
greyhound 9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
impound 7 2 verb v verb • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
• place or shut up in a pound
inbound 7 2 noun n adjective satellite • directed or moving inward or toward a center
newfound 8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • newly discovered
northbound 10 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite • moving toward the north
southbound 10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • moving toward the south
spellbound 10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • having your attention fixated as though by a spell
turnaround 10 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
ultrasound 10 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
unsound 7 2 adjective adj adjective • not in good condition; damaged or decayed
• not sound financially
adjective satellite • containing or based on a fallacy
• suffering from severe mental illness
• physically unsound or diseased
• of e.g. advice
wolfhound 9 2 noun n noun • the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves
aboveground 11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite • on or above the surface of the ground
astound 7 2 verb v verb • affect with wonder
confound 8 2 verb v verb • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
• mistake one thing for another
coonhound 9 2 noun n noun • any of several breeds of hound developed for hunting raccoons
deskbound 9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • restricted to working in an office rather than in an active physical capacity
dumbfound 9 2 verb v verb • be a mystery or bewildering to
earthbound 10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • confined to the earth
• lacking wit or imagination
expound 7 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
fogbound 8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • enveloped in fog
foxhound 8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • medium-sized glossy-coated hounds developed for hunting foxes
hellhound 9 2 noun n noun • a very evil man
• (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
homebound 9 2 adjective adj noun • people who are confined to their homes
adjective satellite • confined usually by illness
horehound 9 2 noun n noun • any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Marrubium
• a candy that is flavored with an extract of the horehound plant
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