Any of very many spiders, of the family Gnaphosidae, that hunt their prey instead of building a web to catch them.

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

Originally, the point on the land or water surface below which a nuclear bomb detonates in the air; now also the point on such a surface at or above the detonation.

On or above the surface of the ground. / (figuratively) Not dead and buried; alive.

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

(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.

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

(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.

(baseball) An instance of grounding out.