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The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

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

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

The part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground

A relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused

A position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)

A rational motive for a belief or action

The solid part of the earth's surface

Material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

A relation that provides the foundation for something

The loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

Use as a basis for; found on

Instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject

Place or put on the ground

Confine or restrict to the ground

Connect to a ground

Cover with a primer; apply a primer to

Fix firmly and stably

Hit onto the ground

Hit a groundball

Throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage

Hit or reach the ground

Bring to the ground