the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface | the act of looking or seeing or observing |
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting | graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept |
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) | the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated |
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground | outward appearance |
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused | purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' |
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) | the visual percept of a region |
a rational motive for a belief or action | a way of regarding situations or topics etc. |
the solid part of the earth's surface | a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty |
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 message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof |
a relation that provides the foundation for something | the range of the eye |
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface | |