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- [ground-sheet]
- /ˈgraʊndˌʃit/
- /ˈɡraʊnd.ʃiːt/
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- [ground-sheet]
- /ˈgraʊndˌʃit/
Definitions of groundsheet word
- noun groundsheet a waterproof sheet of plastic, canvas, or other durable material spread on the ground, as under a sleeping bag or in a tent, for protection against moisture. 1
- noun groundsheet A sheet of waterproof material that is spread on the ground, often beneath a tent, upon which a person may sit or sleep. 1
- noun groundsheet fabric for covering ground 1
- countable noun groundsheet A groundsheet is a piece of waterproof material which you put on the ground to sleep on when you are camping. 0
- noun groundsheet a waterproof rubber, plastic, or polythene sheet placed on the ground in a tent, etc, to keep out damp 0
- noun groundsheet a similar sheet put over a sports field to protect it against rain 0
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Origin of groundsheet
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; ground1 + sheet1
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Parts of speech for Groundsheet
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groundsheet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
groundsheet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for groundsheet
noun groundsheet
- tarpaulin — a protective covering of canvas or other material waterproofed with tar, paint, or wax.
- ground cloth — groundsheet.
- tarp — tarpaulin.
- sheeting — Nautical. a rope or chain for extending the clews of a square sail along a yard. a rope for trimming a fore-and-aft sail. a rope or chain for extending the lee clew of a course.
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
Top questions with groundsheet
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