Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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ground | Yes | No | Yes | No |
throw | Yes | No | Yes | No |
ground (noun) | throw (noun) |
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the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface | the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) |
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting | casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly |
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) | bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something |
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground | the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam |
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused | a single chance or instance |
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) | |
a rational motive for a belief or action | |
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) | |
a relation that provides the foundation for something | |
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface |
ground (verb) | throw (verb) |
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use as a basis for; found on | be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly |
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject | convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture |
place or put on the ground | utter with force; utter vehemently |
confine or restrict to the ground | propel through the air |
connect to a ground | cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation |
cover with a primer; apply a primer to | place or put with great energy |
fix firmly and stably | cause to fall off |
(baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field. | to remove |
throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage | throw (a die) out onto a flat surface |
hit or reach the ground | make on a potter's wheel |
bring to the ground | put or send forth |
organize or be responsible for | |
cause to be confused emotionally | |
move violently, energetically, or carelessly | |
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly |