What is the meaning of AGROUND. Phrases containing AGROUND
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The bottom of the ship touching the bottom, but not be stuck on the bottom (grounding). ie. The ship temporarily went aground, or touched bottom, then continued on its way.
That part of a ship's hull or bottom which is broadest and most nearly flat, and on which she would rest if aground. Also - Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.
A vessel that is moving under control, and neither at anchor, made fast to the shore, aground or adrift.
The estimated length of anchor cable to be paid out that will allow a ship to swing safely at anchor. Too much scope and the ship could go aground or wash ashore.
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v. i.
To drift, or be driven, on shore to run aground; as, the ship stranded at high water.
n.
That part of a ship's hull or bottom which is broadest and most nearly flat, and on which she would rest if aground.
v. t.
To run (as a ship) upon the gravel or beach; to run aground; to cause to stick fast in gravel or sand.
v. t.
To drive on a strand; hence, to run aground; as, to strand a ship.
v. i.
To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed; as, the ship grounded on the bar.
a.
Left aground on the height of a spring tide, so that it will not float till the next spring tide; -- called also beneaped.
adv. & a.
On the ground; stranded; -- a nautical term applied to a ship when its bottom lodges on the ground.
adv.
On shore or on land; on the land adjacent to water; to the shore; to the land; aground (when applied to a ship); -- sometimes opposed to aboard or afloat.
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