(literally) To begin excavating and levelling earth for a new building, or, originally, for cultivation. / (by extension) To initiate a new venture, especially something never before attempted.

(idiomatic) From the beginning; starting with the basics, foundation, or fundamentals.

To hold a position in battle. / (idiomatic) To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.

(intransitive, idiomatic) To succeed or begin to succeed. / (transitive, idiomatic) To make (something) succeed.

Any of various members of the genus Spermophilus that are native to the arctic, including (but not limited to) Spermophilus parryii and Spermophilus undulatus.

plural of arctic ground squirrel

plural of ruddy ground dove

The South American ground dove Columbina talpacoti.

Spermophilus beccheyi

A species of ground beetle, Carabus intricatus, endemic to Europe.