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Geology

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Land Land, also known as dry land, ground, or earth, is the solid terrestrial surface of Earth not submerged by the ocean or another body of water. It makes up 29.2% of Earth's surface and includes all continents and islands. Earth's land sur ...
, the solid terrestrial surface of the Earth *
Soil Soil, also commonly referred to as earth, is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, water, and organisms that together support the life of plants and soil organisms. Some scientific definitions distinguish dirt from ''soil'' by re ...
, a mixture of clay, sand and organic matter present on the surface of the Earth


Electricity

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Ground (electricity) In electrical engineering, ground or earth may be a reference point in an electrical circuit from which voltages are measured, a common return path for electric current, or a direct physical connection to the Earth. Electrical circuits may be co ...
, the reference point in an electrical circuit from which voltages are measured *
Earthing system An earthing system (UK and IEC) or grounding system (US) connects specific parts of an electric power system with the ground, typically the equipment's conductive surface, for safety and functional purposes. The choice of earthing system can ...
, part of an electrical installation that connects with the Earth's conductive surface * Ground and neutral, closely related terms


Law

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law Law is a set of rules that are created and are enforceable by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior, with its precise definition a matter of longstanding debate. It has been variously described as a science and as the ar ...
, a rational motive or basis for a belief, conviction, or action taken, such as a legal action or argument: *
Grounds for divorce Grounds for divorce are regulations specifying the circumstances under which a person will be granted a divorce. Adultery is the most common grounds for divorce. However, there are countries that view male adultery differently than female adulter ...
, regulations specifying the circumstances under which a person will be granted a divorce


Music

* ''Ground'' (album), the second album by the Nels Cline Trio * "Ground" (song), one of the songs in the debut album of the Filipino rock band
Rivermaya Rivermaya is a Filipino alternative rock band. Formed in 1994, it is one of the several bands that spearheaded the 1990s Philippine alternative rock explosion. Rivermaya is currently composed of original members Mark Escueta and Nathan Azar ...
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Ground bass In music, an ostinato (; derived from the Italian word for ''stubborn'', compare English ''obstinate'') is a motif or phrase that persistently repeats in the same musical voice, frequently in the same pitch. Well-known ostinato-based pieces inc ...
, in music, a bass part that continually repeats, while the melody and harmony over it change * '' The Ground'', a 2005 album by Norwegian jazz pianist Tord Gustavsen


Other

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Ground (art) In visual arts, the ground (sometimes called a primer) is a prepared surface that covers the support of the picture (e.g., a canvas or a panel) and underlies the actual painting (the colors are overlaid onto the ground). Occasionally the term ...
, a base for the paint layers of a picture. * Coffee grounds, ground up coffee beans *
Ground tissue The ground tissue of plants includes all tissues that are neither dermal nor vascular. It can be divided into three types based on the nature of the cell walls. This tissue system is present between the dermal tissue and forms the main bulk of t ...
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Ground term In mathematical logic, a ground term of a formal system is a term that does not contain any variables. Similarly, a ground formula is a formula that does not contain any variables. In first-order logic with identity with constant symbols a ...
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Ground (unit) A ground is a unit of area used in India approximately equal to . After metrication Metrication or metrification is the act or process of converting to the metric system of measurement. All over the world, countries have transitioned from local ...
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Ground (Dzogchen) In Dzogchen, the ground or base () is the primordial state of any sentient being. It is an essential component of the Dzogchen tradition for both the Bon tradition and the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. Knowledge of this ''ground'' is called ...
, the primordial state in Dzogchen * Ground surface, often on metals, created by various
grinding operations Grinding is a type of abrasive machining process which uses a grinding wheel as Cutting tool (machining), cutting tool. A wide variety of machines are used for grinding, best classified as portable or stationary: * Portable power tools such as ...
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Ground (cricket) In cricket, a ground is a location where cricket matches are played, comprising a cricket field, cricket pavilion and any associated buildings and amenities. A batter's ground is the area behind the popping crease at their end of the pitch. ...
, where cricket games are played, and also part of the playing area.


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Grounding (disambiguation) Grounding or grounded may refer to: Science and philosophy * Grounding (metaphysics), a topic of wide philosophical interest * Grounding, a strategy for coping with stress or other negative emotions * Grounding in communication, the collection of ...
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Grounded (disambiguation) Grounding or grounded may refer to: Science and philosophy * Grounding (metaphysics), a topic of wide philosophical interest * Grounding, a strategy for coping with stress or other negative emotions * Grounding in communication, the collection of ...
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Grounds (disambiguation) Grounds is the plural of ground Grounds may also refer to: * Coffee grounds, granulated remains of coffee beans after grinding for coffee * Grounds, in law, a rational motive or basis for a belief, conviction, or action taken, such as a legal ...
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Earth (disambiguation) Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only habitable planet. Earth may also refer to: Elements *Earth (classical element), one of the four Greek classical elements *Earth (wuxing), one of the Wu Xing elements in Chinese philosophy Sc ...
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Grind (disambiguation) Grind is the cross-sectional shape of a blade. Grind, grinds, or grinding may also refer to: Grinding action * Grinding (abrasive cutting), a method of crafting * Grinding (dance), suggestive club dancing * Grinding (video gaming), repetitive an ...
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Ground level (disambiguation) Ground level may refer to: * Earth's surface * Storey of a building/structure on (level with) the ground; also called the "ground floor" * Ground Level, Australian band * "Ground Level", a song by Stereo MCs from the album ''Connected'' See also ...
* Ground of Being (disambiguation) {{disambiguation