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ondergrond — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • compartment noun A separate section or space within a larger structure, especially a vehicle.
  • ground noun The solid surface of the earth.

Senses

ondergrond is used for these senses in English:

  • compartment (heraldry) A mound (often of grass), shelf (of e.g. wall) or other thing beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand.
  • ground Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.

compartment — full definition

  1. noun A separate section or space within a larger structure, especially a vehicle.
  2. verb To divide something into separate sections.

ground — full definition

  1. noun The solid surface of the earth.
  2. noun A reason or basis for a belief, decision, or action.
  3. noun An area of land used for a particular purpose, such as sport or school premises.
  4. verb To forbid a child or teenager from going out as a punishment.
  5. verb To connect an electrical device safely to the earth.

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