1. The property of something that is great in magnitude; SYN. mass, volume.
2. The property possessed by a large mass.

1. The loose soft material that makes up a large part of the surface of the land surface; SYN. ground.
2. (Archaic) Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe.
3. The abode of mortals (as contrasted with heaven or hell).

ETYM Old Eng. ground, grund, as. grund; akin to Dutch grond, os., German, Swed., and Dan. grund, Icel. grunnr bottom, Goth. grundus (in composition); perh. orig. meaning, dust, gravel, and if so perh. akin to Eng. grind.
1. The earth; soil.
2. A solid basis upon which something is constructed (literally or figuratively).
3. A position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle).
4. A relatively neutral area extending back of the figure on which attention is focused; SYN. background, backdrop.
5. (Art) The surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting. + prikaži više

ETYM French majorité. Related to Major.
1. The property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part; SYN. bulk.
2. The age at which a person is considered competent to manage their own affairs; SYN. legal age.
3. (In an election) More than half of the votes; SYN. absolute majority.

(Irregular plural: masses).
1. A large body of matter without definite shape.
2. An ill-structured collection of similar things (objects or people).
3. The property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field.

1. The loose soft material that makes up a large part of the surface of the land surface; SYN. ground.
2. (Archaic) Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe.
3. The abode of mortals (as contrasted with heaven or hell).

1. The electrical neutral line having the same potential as the surrounding earth.
2. The negative side of dc power supply.
3. Reference point for an electrical system.
4. A connection between an electrical device and the earth (which is a zero voltage); SYN. earth.
A conducting path from an electric circuit to earth or to a conducting body serving in place of earth, usually used as a safety device. See also grounding.
An electrical connection between an appliance and the ground, which becomes part of the circuit. In the event of a fault in an electrical appliance (for example, involving connection between the live part of the circuit and the outer casing) the current flows to earth, causing no harm to the user.
In most domestic installations, grounding is achieved by a connection to an underground metal water-supply pipe buried in the ground before it enters the premises. + prikaži više