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