grounder

English

/ˈɡɹaʊndə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • (baseball) A ground ball.
  • A fruit that has fallen to the ground rather than being picked; a windfall.
  • One of the large stones forming the base of a Cornish hedge.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English grounder suf from English ground (that has been ground, earthing).

Origin

English

ground

Gloss

that has been ground, earthing

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