plural of stamping ground

(military) A military action launched by land, using ground troops.

Epigaea repens, a low, spreading shrub found throughout eastern North America. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ground, laurel.

plural of ground clearance

(automotive) The shortest distance between a level surface, and any part (other than tires or equivalent) of the underside of a vehicle standing on that surface.

plural of breeding-ground

plural of ground beef

(sociology) Any theory that is based on observation of social phenomena

Having gotten a good start; having reached a level of stability or self-sufficiency.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see boots, on, ground.