Phrase guide

ground out

noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An instance of grounding out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • A ground out was recorded on the scorecard.

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To provide proper grounding for a circuit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, electronics, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To become out by hitting a ground ball which is fielded and leads to a force or tag of a runner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Jones grounded out to lead off the third.

Meaning relationships

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4

verb

Meaning 4

simple past and past participle of grind out

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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5

verb

Meaning 5

make an out by hitting the ball on the ground

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: hit

History

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: maadoittaa — to provide grounding