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groundswell a wide, slow-moving ocean swell, caused by a distant earthquake or storm. [2 definitions]
ground troops soldiers sent to carry out combat or security duties on land, carrying personal weapons.
ground water the water beneath the earth's surface that supplies springs and wells.
ground wave a radio wave traveling on or near the earth's surface and affected by its curvature, atmosphere, and the like.
ground wire a wire acting as a conductor of an electric current to the ground.
groundwork the preparations or basis for an undertaking.
ground zero the land or water surface directly above or below the point at which a nuclear bomb explodes.
group a collection of things, ideas, or people that are assembled, connected, or related; body; cluster; set. [5 definitions]
groupable combined form of group.
grouper any of a variety of fishes of the sea bass family, found in tropical and subtropical oceans.
groupie (informal) one who tries to attach oneself to an admired group such as a rock band, as by following the group to public concerts and parties. (See camp follower.)
group therapy psychotherapy that uses group discussions of common problems, feelings, and the like as a method of treatment, usu. under the guidance of a therapist.
groupthink the practice of or tendency toward conformity of thought, opinion, attitudes, or the like, as among members of a profession.
grouse1 any of a variety of plump game fowls that have mottled plumage and are distinguished by often elaborate male courtship displays.
grouse2 (informal) to complain. [2 definitions]
grout a coarse mortar used to fill in the crevices between tiles or in masonry or stonework. [2 definitions]
grove a small wooded area, esp. one with little ground cover. [2 definitions]
grovel to demean or humble oneself; abase oneself. [3 definitions]
grow to become larger by the process of natural development; increase. [6 definitions]
grower a person who grows or raises something, esp. plants or crops. [2 definitions]
growing increasing or becoming larger.