4. (Elec.)
Defn: To connect with the ground so as to make the earth a part of an electrical circuit.
5. (Fine Arts)
Defn: To cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching (see Ground, n., 5); or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament.
GROUND
Ground, v. i.
Defn: To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed; as, the ship grounded on the bar.
GROUND
Ground,
Defn: imp. & p. p. of Grind. Ground cock, a cock, the plug of which is ground into its seat, as distinguished from a compression cock. Knight. — Ground glass, glass the transparency of which has been destroyed by having its surface roughened by grinding. — Ground joint, a close joint made by grinding together two pieces, as of metal with emery and oil, or of glass with fine sand and water.
GROUNDAGE
Ground"age, n.
Defn: A local tax paid by a ship for the ground or space it occupies while in port. Bouvier.