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Groundlaying (noun) means the process of laying down a base for something.

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The process of laying down a base for something.

The first stage of decorating something using coloured enamel.

"If you don't have an airbrush this effect can be achieved by using a groundlaying technique over the doily, the oil being padded over both the doily and the plate." — Sheila Southwell, China Painting Projects with Sheila Southwell (1987)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from ground and laying (noun).

Rhymes for groundlaying

dying tying lying vying saying flying trying paying crying laying buying baying

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What is the meaning of groundlaying?

"groundlaying" (noun) means the process of laying down a base for something.

What are the different meanings of groundlaying?

"groundlaying" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process of laying down a base for something; 2. The first stage of decorating something using coloured enamel.