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Synonyms: flat coat, primer, primer coat, priming, priming coat, undercoat, ground Definition: the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

Hypernyms: coat of paint Definition: a layer of paint covering something else

Synonyms: ground Definition: (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting

Hypernyms: surface Definition: the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary Usage: there is a special cleaner for these surfaces; the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface

Synonyms: ground, earth Definition: a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)

Hypernyms: connecter, connection, connective, connector, connexion Definition: an instrumentality that connects Usage: he soldered the connection; he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers

Synonyms: ground Definition: a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused

Hypernyms: percept, perception, perceptual experience Definition: the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

Synonyms: background, ground Definition: the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground Usage: he posed her against a background of rolling hills

Hypernyms: scene, panorama, view, vista, prospect, aspect Definition: the visual percept of a region Usage: the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views

Synonyms: ground Definition: a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) Usage: they gained ground step by step; they fought to regain the lost ground

Hypernyms: position, military position Definition: a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons

Synonyms: reason, ground Definition: a rational motive for a belief or action Usage: the reason that war was declared; the grounds for their declaration

Hypernyms: rational motive Definition: a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument

Synonyms: land, ground, solid ground, terra firma, dry land, earth Definition: the solid part of the earth's surface Usage: the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land; the earth shook for several minutes; he dropped the logs on the ground

Hypernyms: physical object, object Definition: a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow Usage: it was full of rackets, balls and other objects

Synonyms: ground, land, soil Definition: material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) Usage: the land had never been plowed; good agricultural soil

Hypernyms: physical object, object Definition: a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow Usage: it was full of rackets, balls and other objects

Synonyms: footing, ground, basis Definition: a relation that provides the foundation for something Usage: they were on a friendly footing; he worked on an interim basis

Hypernyms: foundation Definition: the basis on which something is grounded Usage: there is little foundation for his objections

Synonyms: ground Definition: instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject

Hypernyms: teach, learn, instruct Definition: impart skills or knowledge to Usage: I taught them French; He instructed me in building a boat

Synonyms: ground Definition: connect to a ground Usage: ground the electrical connections for safety reasons

Hypernyms: tie, link, link up, connect Definition: connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces Usage: Can you connect the two loudspeakers?; Tie the ropes together; Link arms

Synonyms: anchor, ground Definition: fix firmly and stably Usage: anchor the lamppost in concrete

Hypernyms: fix, fasten, secure Definition: cause to be firmly attached Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man

Synonyms: undercoat, prime, ground Definition: cover with a primer; apply a primer to

Hypernyms: paint Definition: apply paint to; coat with paint Usage: We painted the rooms yellow

Synonyms: ground Definition: hit onto the ground

Hypernyms: hit Definition: cause to move by striking Usage: hit a ball

Synonyms: ground Definition: hit a groundball Usage: he grounded to the second baseman

Hypernyms: hit Definition: cause to move by striking Usage: hit a ball

Synonyms: ground Definition: throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage

Hypernyms: throw Definition: propel through the air Usage: throw a frisbee

Synonyms: ground Definition: place or put on the ground

Hypernyms: put, place, pose, position, set, lay Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point

Synonyms: ground Definition: confine or restrict to the ground Usage: After the accident, they grounded the plane and the pilot

Hypernyms: hold, confine, restrain Definition: to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement Usage: This holds the local until the express passengers change trains; About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade; The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center; The terrorists held the journalists for ransom

Synonyms: run aground, ground Definition: hit or reach the ground

Hypernyms: hit, make, gain, attain, arrive at, reach Definition: reach a destination, either real or abstract Usage: We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep; We barely made it to the finish line; I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts