To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ground, bass. / (music) A constantly repeated bassline or harmonic pattern in a piece.

(idiomatic) The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.

(idiomatic) gain ground; make progress.

Alternative form of breeding-ground

plural of ground rule

(botany) The basic supportive tissues in plants.

An open area where military drills are practised.

plural of ground ball

Alternative form of groundstroke