An area of water used for fishing (usually a sea area).

(law, real estate) Rent paid under a ground lease, usually long-term or in perpetuity, for a surface right or estate in land where the landowner (surface owner) and the owner of improvements (ground lessor) are separate; the improvements are effectively security for the payment of the rent.

(of a missile) fired from the ground at an aircraft in flight, or at an incoming missile

An arena in which a cricket match is played; a cricket field plus the viewing areas, pavilion etc.

(literally) To begin digging in the earth at the start of a new construction, or, originally, for cultivation. / (idiomatic) To initiate a new venture, or to advance beyond previous achievements.

(of a missile) fired from an aircraft at a target on the ground

(baseball) A batted ball that bounces one or more times on the infield; a grounder. / (lacrosse) A loose ball that is on the ground during play.

(baseball) An instance of grounding out.

(electronics) To provide proper grounding for a circuit. / (baseball) To become out by hitting a ground ball which is fielded and leads to a force or tag of a runner.

Something, particularly plants, which overlays an area of land. May refer to plants specifically grown to prevent erosion of an area.