Often used attributively before another noun (ground staff, ground forces) to denote relation to the land surface.
Definitionen
Situated on, relating to, or operating at the surface of the earth. Ground transportation between the terminals is provided by shuttle buses.
Functioning adjectivally as the past participle of 'grind', meaning 'reduced to small particles'.
Definitionen
Reduced to fine particles by grinding; milled. He prefers cooking with freshly ground pepper.