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Ground :: Ground (n.) That surface upon which the figures of a composition are set, and which relieves them by its plainness, being either of one tint or of tints but slightly contrasted with one another; as, crimson Bowers on a white ground..

Tripping :: Tripping (n.) The loosing of an anchor from the ground by means of its cable or buoy rope.

Rub :: Rub (n.) Inequality of surface, as of the ground in the game of bowls; unevenness..

Nonsuit :: Nonsuit (n.) A neglect or failure by the plaintiff to follow up his suit; a stopping of the suit; a renunciation or withdrawal of the cause by the plaintiff, either because he is satisfied that he can not support it, or upon the judge's expressing his opinion. A compulsory nonsuit is a nonsuit ordered by the court on the ground that the plaintiff on his own showing has not made out his case..

Toothbill :: Toothbill (n.) A peculiar fruit-eating ground pigeon (Didunculus strigiostris) native of the Samoan Islands, and noted for its resemblance, in several characteristics, to the extinct dodo. Its beak is stout and strongly hooked, and the mandible has two or three strong teeth toward the end. Its color is chocolate red. Called also toothbilled pigeon, and manu-mea..

Tremella :: Tremella (n.) A genus of gelatinous fungi found in moist grounds.

Spoilsmonger :: Spoilsman (n.) One who serves a cause or a party for a share of the spoils; in United States politics, one who makes or recognizes a demand for public office on the ground of partisan service; also, one who sanctions such a policy in appointments to the public service..

Trail :: Trail (n.) A track left by man or beast; a track followed by the hunter; a scent on the ground by the animal pursued; as, a deer trail..

Chick :: Chick (v. i.) To sprout, as seed in the ground; to vegetate..

Sneak :: Sneak (n.) A ball bowled so as to roll along the ground; -- called also grub.

Jolt :: "Jolt (n.) A sudden shock or jerk; a jolting motion, as in a carriage moving over rough ground..

Double :: Double (v. i.) To return upon one's track; to turn and go back over the same ground, or in an opposite direction..

Elevation :: Elevation (n.) That which is raised up or elevated; an elevated place or station; as, an elevation of the ground; a hill..

Tice :: Tice (n.) A ball bowled to strike the ground about a bat's length in front of the wicket.

Passado :: Passado (v. i.) A turn or course of a horse backward or forward on the same spot of ground.

Causeless :: Causeless (a.) Without just or sufficient reason; groundless.

Background :: Background (n.) A place in obscurity or retirement, or out of sight..

Demi-rilievo :: Demi-rilievo (n.) Half relief; sculpture in relief of which the figures project from the background by one half their full roundness.

Fluke :: Fluke (n.) The part of an anchor which fastens in the ground; a flook. See Anchor.

Playground :: Playground (n.) A piece of ground used for recreation; as, the playground of a school..

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