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101above — above, over are synonymous prepositions when they indicate elevation in position. They seldom imply contact between that which is higher and that which is lower; as a rule they allow an interval. Over and above differ in that over usually implies …
102Ground zero (disambiguation) — Ground zero is the site directly below, directly above, or at the point of detonation of an explosionGround zero may also refer to:Attack zones* The sites of the detonation of the atomic bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. * The World Trade… …
103Ground-penetrating radar — (GPR) is a geophysical method that uses radar pulses to image the subsurface. This non destructive method uses electromagnetic radiation in the microwave band (UHF/VHF frequencies) of the radio spectrum, and detects the reflected signals from… …
104ground-pigeon — groundˈ dove or groundˈ pigeon noun Any of various small American pigeons that spend much of their time on the ground • • • Main Entry: ↑ground ground pigeon see ↑ground dove above. • • • Main Entry: ↑ground …
105ground storey — ground floor or ground storey noun The floor on or near a level with the ground • • • Main Entry: ↑ground ground storey see ↑ground floor above. • • • Main Entry: ↑ground …
106Ground-controlled interception — (GCI) an air defense tactic whereby one or more radar stations are linked to a command communications center guides interceptor aircraft to an airborne target. This tactic was pioneered by the Royal Air Force during the World War II, although the …
107Ground Control series — Ground Control is a series of games of real time tactical video games developed for Microsoft Windows based PCs by Massive Entertainment. The series is popular for its focus on strategy and lack of resource management found in most real time… …
108Ground stable barn — Ground stable barns are a relatively modern type of barn design found in many places across the United States. Mostly constructed after 1910 when government health regulations associated with the dairy industry were altered forcing changes in… …
109ground level — ground .level n [singular] the same level as the surface of the earth, rather than above it or below it ▪ The flats are set around a courtyard with shops at ground level …
110ground zero — noun uncount 1. ) the point on the surface of the Earth directly above or below where a nuclear explosion has happened 2. ) a place at the center of changes that are happening fast or violently: Silicon Valley remains ground zero for the… …
